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