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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 - 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
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
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)
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
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvies syndrome) Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome) is a disorder characterized by acute dilatation of the colon in the absence of an anatomic lesion that obstructs the flow of intestinal contents
Ogilvies syndrome - WikEM Untreated, Ogilvie’s Syndrome leads to the same pathologic changes as any mechanical large bowel obstruction: increasing bowel dilation and distension, dehydration, edema and eventual ischemia and necrosis of the bowel wall, bacterial translocation and sepsis, and eventual bowel wall perforation
Ogilvie Syndrome: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and . . . - DoveMed Ogilvie syndrome is a rare condition characterized by colonic distension without mechanical obstruction Prompt recognition, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment are crucial in managing the condition effectively and preventing complications