Colonic pseudo-obstruction

Definition: Functional obstruction of the COLON leading to MEGACOLON in the absence of obvious COLONIC DISEASES or mechanical obstruction. When this condition is acquired, acute, and coexisting with another medical condition (trauma, surgery, serious injuries or illness, or medication), it is called Ogilvie's syndrome.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): colonic pseudo-obstruction, colonic pseudoobstruction, colonic pseudo- obstruction

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