An Alternative Approach to the Terminal Management of Ogilvie Syndrome
Ogilvie syndrome is defined as colonic pseudo-obstruction due to nonmechanical causes. Mortality of nearly 50% is associated with perforation of the distended, pseudo-obstructed colon. While conservative medical therapy has proven to be beneficial in a majority of cases, >3% of patients hav...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/462963 |