# An Unforeseen Complication: Intestinal Prolapse After Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of intestinal prolapse following a total abdominal hysterectomy and highlights the importance of recognizing unusual complications.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in documenting an uncommon complication of TAH and emphasizing vigilance in postoperative care.

## Key findings

- Intestinal prolapse is a rare complication following TAH.
- Symptoms appeared two weeks post-surgery and were resolved via urgent laparotomy.
- The case underscores the need for awareness of unusual postoperative complications.

## Abstract

After total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH), intestinal prolapse is uncommon. We report an instance of a 48-year-old woman who had TAH and then intestinal prolapse. Two weeks after the operation, symptoms started to show up, and the vaginal vault developed a bulging bulge. The problem was satisfactorily treated with an urgent laparotomy. The significance of being vigilant for unusual complications following TAH is shown by this example.