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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
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
Ogilvie syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD Ogilvie syndrome is a rare, acquired disorder characterized by abnormalities affecting the involuntary, rhythmic muscular contractions (peristalsis) within the colon Peristalsis propels food and other material through the digestive system through the coordination of muscles, nerves and hormones
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 [1]
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
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Ogilvie Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), or Ogilvie syndrome, is a distinct form of colonic dilatation without evidence of underlying mechanical or anatomic cause Dilatation of the bowel is classically confined to the cecum and ascending colon with a transition near the splenic flexure
Colonic pseudo-obstruction | Radiology Reference Article - 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 • LITFL • Fellowship Notes Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO or Ogilvie syndrome) is an under-recognized disorder characterized by acute and extensive dilatation of the colon in the absence of an anatomic lesion obstructing the gastrointestinal tract