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Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie Syndrome)

Functional obstruction of the COLON leading to MEGACOLON in the absence of obvious COLONIC DISEASES or mechanical obstruction. When this condition is acquired, acute, and coexisting with another medical condition (trauma, surgery, serious injuries or illness, or medication), it is called Ogilvie's syndrome.
Also Known As:
Ogilvie Syndrome; Ogilvie's Syndrome; Ogilvie Disease; Pseudo-Obstruction, Colonic; Pseudoobstruction, Colonic; Colonic Pseudo Obstruction; Colonic Pseudoobstruction; Syndrome, Ogilvie
Networked: 373 relevant articles (28 outcomes, 9 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie Syndrome)
2. Acute Kidney Injury (Acute Renal Failure)
3. Toxic Megacolon
4. Neurogenic Bowel
5. Renal Cell Carcinoma (Grawitz Tumor)

Experts

1. Cappell, Mitchell S: 3 articles (06/2017 - 06/2004)
2. Bozin, Michael: 2 articles (07/2022 - 03/2014)
3. Shedda, Susan: 2 articles (07/2022 - 03/2014)
4. Chen, Clark J: 2 articles (11/2021 - 02/2021)
5. Hsiue, Peter P: 2 articles (11/2021 - 02/2021)
6. Stavrakis, Alexandra I: 2 articles (11/2021 - 02/2021)
7. Bharucha, A E: 2 articles (12/2015 - 11/2001)
8. Zinsmeister, A R: 2 articles (12/2015 - 11/2001)
9. Cho, Bin: 2 articles (03/2010 - 06/2007)
10. Chung, Nak-Gyun: 2 articles (03/2010 - 06/2007)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction:
1. Neostigmine (Neostigmine Bromide)IBA
2. Cholinesterase Inhibitors (Anticholinesterases)IBA
3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
4. Donepezil (Aricept)FDA LinkGeneric
5. prucaloprideIBA
6. ElectrolytesIBA
7. Polyethylene Glycols (Polyethylene Glycol)FDA LinkGeneric
8. SolutionsIBA
9. Narcotics (Narcotic Analgesics)IBA
10. Erythromycin (Erycette)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Decompression
2. Conservative Treatment
3. Therapeutics
4. Cecostomy
5. Colectomy