Drug-induced colonic pseudo-obstruction. Report of a case.

Ohri, S K; Patel, T; Desa, L; Spencer, J · Dis Colon Rectum · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Colonic pseudo-obstruction may have many possible causes. Some of these are well described and pose no diagnostic problems. Drug-related colonic pseudo-obstruction remains underreported, but is of importance in modern society where drugs are endemically abused. This case highlights the importance of drugs in altering colonic motility and emphasizes the nonsurgical management of this condition.

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