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Preferred term

Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Entry terms

  • Pseudo-Obstruction, Colonic
  • Pseudoobstruction, Colonic

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-G5KNV7FJ-6

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