Idiopathic Myenteric Ganglionitis Underlying Acute ‘Dramatic’ Intestinal Pseudoobstruction: Report of an Exceptional Case

Idiopathic Myenteric Ganglionitis Underlying Acute ‘Dramatic’ Intestinal Pseudoobstruction: Report of an Exceptional Case

Inflammation of the myenteric plexus of the gastrointestinal tract is a very rare pathological condition, with few reports in the medical literature. This pathological condition causes atonic gut motor dysfunction and is principally secondary to other diseases, being reported nearly solely as a para...

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Main Authors: A. Racalbuto, G. Magro, R. Lanteri, I. Aliotta, M. Santangelo, A. Di Cataldo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2008-11-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Idiopathic constipation
Acute intestinal pseudoobstruction
Myenteric ganglionitis
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/164309

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