Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
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.
Year introduced: 1991(1987)
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Tree Number(s): C06.405.469.158.272.217, C06.405.469.531.492.500.217
MeSH Unique ID: D003112
Entry Terms:
- Colonic Pseudo Obstruction
- Pseudo-Obstruction, Colonic
- Pseudoobstruction, Colonic
- Colonic Pseudoobstruction
- Ogilvie Syndrome
- Syndrome, Ogilvie
- Ogilvie Disease
- Ogilvie's Syndrome
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