Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction

Synonyms

Colonic Pseudo Obstruction

Colonic Pseudoobstruction

Ogilvie Disease

Ogilvie Syndrome

Ogilvie's Syndrome

Pseudo-Obstruction, Colonic

Pseudoobstruction, Colonic

Syndrome, Ogilvie

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.