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Decompression of the large intestine in Ogilvie's syndrome by a colonoscopically placed long intestinal tube. 1994

K R Stephenson, and M A Rodriguez-Bigas

Department of Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY 14263.

A technique whereby a long intestinal tube piggy-backed on the colonoscope was placed in the cecum for decompression of the large bowel in Ogilvie's syndrome is described. This technique eliminates the need for fluoroscopy as a KUB can easily confirm the placement of the tube. Although the tube can be potentially dragged back out by the colonoscope, we have not found this to be a problem. This technique appears to be safe and effective in the management of colonic pseudo-obstruction. It can be added to the physicians' armamentarium in managing this clinical entity.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D003112	Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction	Functional obstruction of the COLON leading to MEGACOLON in the absence of obvious COLONIC DISEASES or mechanical obstruction. When this condition is acquired, acute, and coexisting with another medical condition (trauma, surgery, serious injuries or illness, or medication), it is called Ogilvie's syndrome.	Ogilvie Syndrome,Ogilvie Disease,Ogilvie's Syndrome,Pseudo-Obstruction, Colonic,Pseudoobstruction, Colonic,Colonic Pseudo Obstruction,Colonic Pseudoobstruction,Syndrome, Ogilvie
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D020685	Colonoscopes	Specially designed endoscopes for visualizing the interior surface of the colon.	Colonoscope