Ogilvie′s syndrome in a case of myxedema coma

Ogilvie′s syndrome in a case of myxedema coma

Ogilvie′s syndrome [acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO)] presents as massive colonic dilatation without a mechanical cause, usually in critically ill patients due to imbalanced sympathetic and parasympathetic activity. The initial therapy remains conservative with supportive measures (correction...

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Main Authors: Uday Yanamandra, Narendra Kotwal, Anil Menon, Velu Nair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction
hypothyroidism
myxedema
Ogilvie′s syndrome
Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2012;volume=16;issue=3;spage=447;epage=449;aulast=Yanamandra

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