Keywords
Ogilvie Syndrome, Surgery, Post-Operative Condition, Digestive System Disorders
Date of Presentation
5-1-2025 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Ogilvie Syndrome is an acute colonic pseudo-obstruction described as a paralysis of the colon with no real mechanical obstruction. This condition is oftentimes a benign post-surgical complication but can progress in severity if not treated appropriately. This case report presents a unique clinical case in which an adult female patient developed a severe case of Ogilvie syndrome postoperatively requiring surgical intervention.
Disciplines
Digestive System | Emergency Medicine | Gastroenterology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Surgery
Included in
Digestive System Commons, Emergency Medicine Commons, Gastroenterology Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Surgery Commons
Case Report: A Severe Case of Post-Operative Ogilvie Syndrome Requiring Surgical Intervention
Ogilvie Syndrome is an acute colonic pseudo-obstruction described as a paralysis of the colon with no real mechanical obstruction. This condition is oftentimes a benign post-surgical complication but can progress in severity if not treated appropriately. This case report presents a unique clinical case in which an adult female patient developed a severe case of Ogilvie syndrome postoperatively requiring surgical intervention.
