- What Is Ogilvie Syndrome (Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction)?
Ogilvie syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), is a sudden and unexplained paralysis of your colon Your colon acts like it’s blocked or obstructed by something (pseudo-obstruction) but nothing is physically obstructing it The problem is in your colon’s motor system
- Ogilvie Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), or Ogilvie syndrome, is a distinct form of colonic dilatation without underlying mechanical or anatomic etiology Dilatation of the bowel is classically confined to the cecum and ascending colon with a transition near the splenic flexure
- UpToDate
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome) involves acute colon dilatation without an anatomical blockage, requiring medical management and sometimes pharmacological intervention
- Ogilvie syndrome - Wikipedia
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
- Ogilvie syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD
Learn about Ogilvie syndrome, including symptoms, causes, and treatments If you or a loved one is affected by this condition, visit NORD to find resources
- Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO; Oglivie’s syndrome)
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 The tension on the bowel wall is proportional to the radius (based on Laplace's Law, figure below)
- Ogilvies syndrome: management and outcomes - PMC
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
- Colonic pseudo-obstruction - Radiopaedia. org
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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