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Ogilvie's Syndrome in a Young Female With Chronic Constipation.
- Source :
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Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Mar 20; Vol. 16 (3), pp. e56557. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 20 (Print Publication: 2024). - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Ogilvie's syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, is often encountered in post-surgical patients or those with serious comorbidities requiring intensive care. For this reason, it has rarely been reported in patients younger than 50 years without any predisposing risk factors. Our case report highlights a unique case of Ogilvie's syndrome in a young female with no recent trauma or surgical history. To that extent, we discuss risk factors that predisposed her to this condition, including her history of chronic constipation. We also emphasize the need for outpatient workups for such patients to prevent the worsening of their symptoms.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2024, Ren et al.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2168-8184
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Cureus
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 38646298
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.56557