Colonic pseudo-obstruction: an important complication in hospitalized elderly patients

Age Ageing. 1987 May;16(3):145-52. doi: 10.1093/ageing/16.3.145.

Abstract

Colonic pseudo-obstruction is a recognized syndrome developing in elderly patients with systemic illness and poor mobility. Seven cases are described and clinical features and management outlined.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / diagnosis*
  • Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / therapy
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Gases
  • Hospitalization*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Gases