Ogilvie syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, is characterized by the clinical presentation and imaging evidence of acute colonic
obstruction in the absence of a mechanical cause. Several comorbidities and serious
associated medical or surgical conditions have been described to be relevant to this
syndrome. In general, a preferred initial management with favorable treatment outcomes
is virtually to correct underlying disorders. Although disrupted electrolyte homeostasis
may induce impaired colonic motility, hypercalcemia secondary to immobilization as
a major culprit in this syndrome has rarely been studied. In this report, we profiled
radiographic features, therapeutic strategies, and pathogenetic hypothesis of this
clinical entity and highlighted the need for clinicians to maintain awareness of this
distinct manifestation.
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Publication History
Published online: January 06, 2014
Accepted:
December 28,
2013
Received:
December 19,
2013
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☆Funding: None.
☆☆Potential conflicts of interest: None.
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