What Is Ogilvie Syndrome (Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction)? Ogilvie syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), is a sudden and unexplained paralysis of your colon Your colon acts like it’s blocked or obstructed by something (pseudo-obstruction) but nothing is physically obstructing it
Ogilvie Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), or Ogilvie syndrome, is a distinct form of colonic dilatation without evidence of underlying mechanical or anatomic cause Dilatation of the bowel is classically confined to the cecum and ascending colon with a transition near the splenic flexure
Ogilvie syndrome - Wikipedia Ogilvie syndrome, or acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, is the acute dilatation of the colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction in severely ill patients [1]
Ogilvie syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD Ogilvie syndrome is a rare, acquired disorder characterized by abnormalities affecting the involuntary, rhythmic muscular contractions (peristalsis) within the colon Peristalsis propels food and other material through the digestive system through the coordination of muscles, nerves and hormones
Ogilvies syndrome: management and outcomes - PMC Ogilvie's syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, refers to pathologic dilation of the colon without underlying mechanical obstruction, occurring primarily in patients with serious comorbidities
Colonic pseudo-obstruction | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia. org Colonic pseudo-obstruction, also known as Ogilvie syndrome, is a potentially fatal condition leading to an acute colonic distention without an underlying mechanical obstruction It is defined as an acute pseudo-obstruction and dilatation of the colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvies syndrome) Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome) is a disorder characterized by acute dilatation of the colon in the absence of an anatomic lesion that obstructs the flow of intestinal contents
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO; Oglivie’s syndrome) Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction refers to a paralytic ileus of the colon which causes severe colonic dilation In some cases the small bowel may also be involved This is not due to anatomic obstruction, but rather due to hypomotility The tension on the bowel wall is proportional to the radius (based on Laplace's Law, figure below)
Ogilvie Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Ogilvie Syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, is a rare but significant gastrointestinal condition characterized by the abnormal dilation of the colon without any mechanical obstruction This syndrome can lead to severe complications if not diagnosed and treated promptly