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30 maj 2024 · Colonic pseudo-obstruction, also known as Ogilvie syndrome, is a potentially fatal condition leading to an acute colonic distention without an underlying mechanical obstruction. It is defined as an acute pseudo-obstruction and dilatation of the colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction.
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25 cze 2024 · Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction refers to a paralytic ileus of the colon which causes severe colonic dilation. In some cases the small bowel may also be involved. This is not due to anatomic obstruction, but rather due to hypomotility.
13 gru 2022 · Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), or Ogilvie syndrome, is a distinct form of colonic dilatation without evidence of underlying mechanical or anatomic cause. Dilatation of the bowel is classically confined to the cecum and ascending colon with a transition near the splenic flexure.
6 lip 2018 · Ogilvie's syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, refers to pathologic dilation of the colon without underlying mechanical obstruction, occurring primarily in patients with serious comorbidities.
First described in 1948 by Sir Ogilvie, in two patients with retroperitoneal malignancy and acute colonic pseudo-obstruction; Clinical Features History. Typically present in patients with concomitant acute comorbid conditions Commonly: significant spinal or retroperitoneal trauma; Also: significant electrolyte imbalances, significant opioid ...
14 paź 2023 · Ogilvie Syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, is a rare but clinically significant gastrointestinal disorder characterized by marked colonic dilation in the absence of...
Ogilvie syndrome, or acute colonic pseudo-obstruction is the acute dilatation of the colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction in severely ill patients. [1]
