Emergency caesarean saved two lives, later complications changed the story
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August - 2026, Posted On: 01 August 2026
An emergency caesarean section performed to save a mother and unborn child later became the subject of a negligence claim after the patient developed acute renal failure and required prolonged dialysis.
The patient had been admitted in a critical obstetric condition. Medical records showed severe oligohydramnios, fetal distress, intrauterine growth restriction, and umbilical cord loops around the fetal neck. Doctors proceeded with emergency caesarean delivery to prevent further deterioration.