title: Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction.
abstract: The syndrome of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction is well delineated but its aetiology remains poorly understood and patients are still treated inappropriately. This article reviews the pathogenesis and surgical management of this condition. Early diagnosis is stressed as a pivotal factor in reducing morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dorudi
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Berry
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Kettlewell
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D003106:Colon / Q000294:innervation; D003112:Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome