# Physiotherapy Management in the Case of Primary Peritoneal Serous Carcinoma With Lower Segment Cesarean Section: A Case Report

**Authors:** Sphurti S Bhoite, Neha V Chitale, Tushar J Palekar

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53903 · Cureus · 2024-02-09

## TL;DR

A 24-year-old woman with multiple health issues, including cancer and dengue, benefited from physiotherapy and rehabilitation after a cesarean section.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach, including physiotherapy, in managing complex postoperative care.

## Key findings

- The patient showed significant improvement in muscle strength after physiotherapy.
- Benson's relaxation technique helped improve the patient's quality of life.
- A multidisciplinary approach is essential for managing complex postoperative cases.

## Abstract

This case report presents the medical path of a 24-year-old female patient, who had undergone lower (uterine) segment cesarean section (LSCS) while facing complications of having several diagnoses at the same time, including primary peritoneal serous cancer, sexually transmitted disease (STD), and IgM-positive dengue. The prevention and treatment of STDs require an integrated approach due to the persistent problems they provide in the global healthcare system. In India, there is a high birth rate, which makes LSCS a common treatment. The combination of dengue fever, STDs, cancer care, and such issues related to women’s health emphasizes the necessity of specialized interventions to reduce the risk of problems both during and after pregnancy. A sophisticated, multidisciplinary approach to postoperative care is required due to the confluence of these disorders, with physiotherapy and rehabilitation serving as a crucial treatment approach. The patient received breathing exercises along with core strengthening exercises. For relaxation, Benson's relaxation technique was used. Significant improvement was seen in the patient's muscle strength and quality of life post rehabilitation.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** sexually transmitted disease (MONDO:0021681), dengue (MONDO:0005502), cancer (MONDO:0004992)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** STD (MESH:D012749), dengue fever (MESH:D003715), Peritoneal Serous Carcinoma (MESH:D010534), cancer (MESH:D009369)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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