Endoscopic Colonic Decompression
Colonic pseudo-obscruction, or Ogilvie's syndrome, is characterized by marked distension of the large intestine in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Etiology is unknown. Left untreated, it may lead to perforation with a mortality of 46%. Reversible causes such as electrolyte imbalance, anr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
1990-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1990/682645 |
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| Summary: | Colonic pseudo-obscruction, or Ogilvie's syndrome, is characterized
by marked distension of the large intestine in the absence of mechanical
obstruction. Etiology is unknown. Left untreated, it may lead to perforation with
a mortality of 46%. Reversible causes such as electrolyte imbalance, anricholinergic
drugs, analgesics, steroids or hypothyro1d1sm should he excluded. Early
recognition of pseudo-obstruction with institution of supportive means followed
by colonoscopic decompression with rube placement should be successful in all
cases. |
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| ISSN: | 0835-7900 |