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Ogilvie's syndrome after rectal prolapse repair and total hemorrhoidectomy: Case report and Discussion

This case highlights the rare diagnosis of Ogilvie's syndrome after minor surgery in a private hospital where facilities and expertise are generally sparse. It shows the importance of knowledge of the subject, proper assessment, accurate diagnosis, and early input from seniors is crucial to pre...

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Autor principal: Pervaiz, Omer
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4736515/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26862413
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.474
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Sumario:This case highlights the rare diagnosis of Ogilvie's syndrome after minor surgery in a private hospital where facilities and expertise are generally sparse. It shows the importance of knowledge of the subject, proper assessment, accurate diagnosis, and early input from seniors is crucial to prevent ischemia and perforation of colon that carries high mortality.