title: Pseudoobstruction of the colon: early recognition and therapy.
abstract: A case of pseudoobstruction of the colon in a patient receiving oral nimodipine therapy is presented. Early recognition of this entity, diagnostic aids, and therapy are discussed. Successful colonoscopic decompression and close observation allowed completion of nimodipine course of therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore 21201, USA.
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Fahy
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy; D003112:Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003113:Colonoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009553:Nimodipine / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D009553:Nimodipine