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  • Title: [Pseudo-obstruction and colonic ischemia].
    Author: Chabloz R, Cavin R, Sagara P, Saegesser F.
    Journal: Ann Gastroenterol Hepatol (Paris); 1984; 20(4):195-8. PubMed ID: 6549374.
    Abstract:
    We report the case of a 78 year old male schizophrenic with pseudo-obstruction of the colon complicated by patent-vessel ischaemia that was diagnosed after sub-total colectomy. Surgery was motivated by the chance discovery of a pneumo-peritoneum without peritonitis and without any evidence of perforation in the gastro-intestinal tract. We believe that early surgery is required in patients with pseudo-obstruction of the colon, to prevent complications such as ischaemia of the distended bowel wall which, though rare, is also well recognised.
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