Mesh term Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
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Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Description
Functional obstruction of the COLON leading to MEGACOLON in the absence of obvious COLONIC DISEASES or mechanical obstruction. When this condition is acquired, acute, and coexisting with another medical condition (trauma, surgery, serious injuries or illness, or medication), it is called Ogilvie's syndrome.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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