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.