title: Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after hysterectomy in a patient with Friedreich ataxia.
abstract: Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction is a rare complication of gynecological surgery. Despite the complete description of this condition, diagnosis remains difficult and is often delayed. Due to delay in diagnosis and existence of serious comorbid illnesses, morbidity and mortality approaches higher levels. Early recognition of signs and symptoms of this condition and prompt accurate management are vital to prevent serious mortality. Here, we report a case of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after total abdominal hysterectomy in a patient with known Friedreich ataxia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul University School of Medicine, Capa, 34093, Istanbul, Turkey, cenk_yasa@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Cenk
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Yasa
authors.forename: Ozlem
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Dural
authors.forename: Funda Gungor
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Ugurlucan
authors.forename: Ercan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bastu
authors.forename: Omer
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Demir
authors.forename: Samet
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Topuz
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D003082:Colectomy; D003112:Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005621:Friedreich Ataxia / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007081:Ileostomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome