title: Diagnosis and treatment of Ogilvie's syndrome after lumbar spinal surgery. Report of three cases.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Vincent Hospital, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Feldman
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Karl
mesh_terms: 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*