Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome). A case presentation and review of literature.
Niger J Med
; 11(2): 56-9, 2002.
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| ID: mdl-12221959
ABSTRACT
The syndrome of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction popularly known as Ogilvie's syndrome is an infrequent pathology and has been the subject of numerous medical communications in the past two decades. Its aetiology and pathophysiology remains poorly understood and patients are still treated inappropriately. In this report, a patient with acute colonic pseudo-obstruction managed surgically is presented. The pathogenesis and surgical management of this condition is also reviewed.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pseudo-Obstrução do Colo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Niger J Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Nigéria