title: Colonic pseudo-obstruction: an important complication in hospitalized elderly patients.
abstract: Colonic pseudo-obstruction is a recognized syndrome developing in elderly patients with systemic illness and poor mobility. Seven cases are described and clinical features and management outlined.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003112:Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005740:Gases; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D005740:Gases