title: Pseudo-obstruction of the colon: a complication associated with skeletal system trauma.
abstract: Pseudo-obstruction of the colon is a potentially fatal condition that has not been previously described in orthopedic patients. The onset of the condition is deceptively benign. The early appearance of pseudo-obstruction is so easily overlooked that two cases are reported to heighten an awareness of this condition and to emphasize the necessity for prompt initiation of treatment.
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance