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Friday 24 May 2013

Colonic Pseudo Obstruction/ Ogilvie Syndrome

Colonic Pseudo Obstruction/ Ogilvie Syndrome
Plain Abdominal Radiograph-Ogilvie Syndrome

CT Scanogram-Colonic Pseudo Obstruction
Obstruction of Colon without any mechanical cause is termed as Ogilvie Syndrome or Colonic Pseudo Obstruction.
Patient can present with features of Intestinal Obstruction namely
  • Abdominal Distension
  • Constipation
  • Colicky Abdominal Pain
  • Vomiting
10 Common causes of Colonic Pseudo Obstruction/ Ogilvie Syndrome
1.      Hypokalaemia
2.      Uremia
3.      Septicemia
4.      Burns
5.      Trauma
6.      Myocardial Infarction
7.      Diabetes mellitus
8.      Tricyclic Anti Depressants ( Drugs )
9.      Pancreatitis
10.Idiopathic
 

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