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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.


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