Diagnosis and treatment of Ogilvie's syndrome after lumbar spinal surgery. Report of three cases.
Three patients who developed Ogilvie's syndrome following lumbar spinal surgery are described. Ogilvie's syndrome, also known as pseudo-obstruction of the colon, is characterized by massive cecal distention without mechanical obstruction. If this condition is not recognized and not promptly treated, it may be complicated by cecal perforation, a life-threatening hazard. The etiology, diagnosis, management, and potential relationship between lumbar spinal surgery and Ogilvie's syndrome are discussed.
Feldman
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Department of Surgery, St. Vincent Hospital, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Karl
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D000328:Adult; D003112:Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003113:Colonoscopy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013131:Spine / Q000601:surgery*