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Pseudoobstruction of the colon.

B L Bachulis, P E Smith

    American Journal of Surgery
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Colonic pseudoobstruction, a type of adynamic ileus, presents with severe abdominal pain and distension. This review discusses medical and surgical therapies, including colonoscopic decompression, for this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Abdominal Surgery

    Background:

    • Colonic pseudoobstruction is a form of adynamic ileus.
    • Characterized by severe abdominal pain, distension, and radiographic findings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review 35 cases of colonic pseudoobstruction.
    • Discuss medical and surgical management strategies.
    • Explore pathophysiological explanations and treatment options.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 35 patients with colonic pseudoobstruction.
    • Analysis of surgical and medical interventions.
    • Evaluation of colonoscopic decompression in two cases.

    Main Results:

    • Discusses varied therapeutic approaches for colonic pseudoobstruction.
    • Colonoscopic decompression was utilized in two patients.
    • Pathophysiology, including prostaglandin involvement, is explored for post-traumatic/surgical cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Suggests guidelines for medical versus surgical intervention in colonic pseudoobstruction.
    • Highlights the utility and potential risks of colonoscopic decompression.
    • Proposes pathophysiological insights into the condition's development.

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