Ogilvie syndrome is the acute obstruction and dilation of the colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction in severely ill patients. Colonic pseudo-obstruction is characterized by massive dilatation of the cecum (diameter > 10 cm) and right colon on abdominal X-ray. It is a type of megacolon, sometimes referred to as `acute megacolon,` to .....
Found on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogilvie_syndrome
(o´gil-ve) distention of the colon resembling that caused by obstruction, but without evidence of mechanical obstruction; it is usually due to a defect in the sympathetic nerve supply. Called also false colonic obstruction.
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: ō-gil′vē Definitions: 1. pseudoobstruction, predominantly of the colon, believed to be the result of motility disturbance; without physical obstruction.
Found on
http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=88629
No exact match found.
