Ogilvie Syndrome | Pseudo-Obstruction of the Large Intestine: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment 

Ogilvie Syndrome | Pseudo-Obstruction of the Large Intestine | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Ogilvie syndrome (also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction) is a condition involving signs and symptoms of a large bowel obstruction but in the absence of an actual mechanical obstruction/occlusion. It often occurs in hospitalized, post-surgery, and elderly patients. It can often cause a variety of symptoms. In this lesson, we discuss the risk factors for getting Ogilvie syndrome, including the signs and symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated.
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