Ogilvie's Syndrome
Ogilvie's Syndrome Definition
Ogilvie syndrome is found in severely ill patients with a serious acute pseudo-obstruction and dilation of the colon that has no mechanical obstruction .
Ogilvie's Syndrome Diagnosis
Ogilvie's syndrome typically diagnosed in critically ill patients.
Ogilvie's Syndrome Symptoms and Signs
The patient experiences pain and swelling in the abdomen and altered bowel movements.
Ogilvie's Syndrome Treatment
Patients first undergo therapy, which stops at oral ingestions. Colonoscopic decompression may be required but prior to that, a pharmacological way of decompressing the colon using neostigmine is considered. Neostigmine induces bradyarrhythmia and bronchospasms, thus atropine be ready for immediate use.