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  • Title: Pseudo-obstruction of the colon (Ogilvie's syndrome).
    Author: Attiyeh FF, Knapper WH.
    Journal: Dis Colon Rectum; 1980 Mar; 23(2):106-8. PubMed ID: 7379655.
    Abstract:
    Pseudo-obstruction of the colon is an acute abdominal problem that can occur from a variety of causes and multiple organ failures. It is characterized by massive colonic dilatation and a clinical picture suggestive of mechanical large-intestinal obstruction, without any organic obstruction. Decompression should be cautiously attempted with proctoscopy and, possibly, colonoscopy; if these fail, then surgical decompression, usually be a cecostomy, is indicated.
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