Episode 41 - Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (aka Ogilvie's Syndrome)

Bowel obstructions may be due to mechanical or functional causes. Although acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) falls into the latter category, we must ALWAYS rule out mechanical causes for massive distension of the colon. In this episode, we make our way down the GI tract and discuss the pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostic and therapeutic considerations for what Dr. Ogilvie coined "Large-intestine Colic" in 1948. Support the show

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Episode 41 - Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (aka Ogilvie's Syndrome) is an episode from Trauma ICU Rounds by Dr. Dennis Kim.

This episode is 20:00 long.

This episode was published on May 1, 2021.

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