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Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction Ogilvie's Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Acute intestinal obstruction was successfully managed with decompressive colostomy, addressing Ogilvie's syndrome.
Mortality rates for untreated cases can reach 44%, emphasizing the need for timely medical intervention.
Surgical management is crucial when medical treatment fails, with options like cecostomy available.
Ogilvie's syndrome commonly affects older adults, but rare cases arise in younger individuals, suggesting wider awareness is needed.

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Case report details severe acute colonic pseudo-obstruction in an 18-year-old, highlighting surgical interventions.

Chetibi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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