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🌱來自: Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction

Background of Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction

• [Intestinal pseudo-obstruction][1] refers to a heterogeneous group of conditions with impaired gastrointestinal motility, leading to signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction in absence of any obstructive or occluding mechanical blockage.
• [Acute intestinal pseudo-obstruction occurs more commonly][2] in the elderly and/or hospitalized patients who are frequently debilitated.
• [Acute intestinal pseudo-obstruction usually associated with][3] surgery, medications, and/or underlying medical conditions; and [chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction usually associated with][4] underlying medical conditions, genetic disorders, or medications.
• Suspect intestinal pseudo-obstruction in a patient with slowly developing distension of abdomen and mild, diffuse or intense abdominal pain, commonly with cramping and bloating in adults. Nausea, vomiting, and intolerance to oral intake are common. The cessation of passage of flatus and stool occurs in about 60% of patients. Diarrhea, failure to thrive from malnutrition, and dysphagia may also be present.

Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction Also Called

1. acute intestinal pseudo-obstruction (AIPO), also called
2. acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO)
3. Ogilvie syndrome
4. acute nontoxic megacolon
5. acute colonic ileus
6. chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO)
7. pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction (PIPO)