Abstract |
Acute pseudoobstruction of the colon ( Ogilvie's syndrome) rarely leads to perforation of the colon. A case of such a perforation is described that was successfully managed laparoscopically with tube cecostomy.
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Authors | P Vaughn, R T Schlinkert |
Journal | Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery
(J Laparoendosc Surg)
Vol. 5
Issue 5
Pg. 339-41
(Oct 1995)
ISSN: 1052-3901 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8845510
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Cecal Diseases
(etiology, surgery)
- Cecum
(surgery)
- Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
(complications)
- Humans
- Intestinal Perforation
(etiology, surgery)
- Laparoscopy
- Male
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