An Ogilvie's syndrome: a rare case of large bowel pseudo-obstruction.

Journal: International journal of emergency medicine
Published Date: Mar 6, 2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Ogilvie's Syndrome (OS) is a rare but serious functional disorder characterized by dilatation of the colon, typically affecting the cecum and right colon, in the absence of any mechanical obstruction.

Authors

  • Mazen Mohammad
    General Surgery Department, Abd Al Wahab Agha Hospital, Aleppo, Syria.
  • Khaled Alsheikh
    Orthopedic Surgery Department, Abd Al Wahab Agha Hospital, Aleppo, Syria.
  • Sabet El Madlaji
    Cardiology Department, Aleppo University Hospital, Aleppo, Syria.
  • Muhamad Zakaria Brimo Alsaman
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria. dr.zakariaBrimo@gmail.com.

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