TY - JOUR
T1 - A Novel Technique Using Ryle's Tube for Colonic Decompression in Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
AU - Al Shamousi, Khalid
AU - Idris, Ayat
AU - Kashoob, Masoud Salim
AU - Al-Busafi, Said A
N1 - Copyright © 2023, Al Shamousi et al.
PY - 2023/12
Y1 - 2023/12
N2 - Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, also known as Ogilvie's syndrome, involves colon dilation without mechanical obstruction. It is conventionally treated with conservative measures such as fasting, nasogastric and rectal tube placement, correction of fluids and electrolytes, and, if necessary, use of neostigmine and colonic decompression through colonoscopy. Surgical intervention may be considered in severe cases. In this report, we present a case of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction where initial conservative management failed. The patient was successfully treated using a novel rectal tube insertion technique.
AB - Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, also known as Ogilvie's syndrome, involves colon dilation without mechanical obstruction. It is conventionally treated with conservative measures such as fasting, nasogastric and rectal tube placement, correction of fluids and electrolytes, and, if necessary, use of neostigmine and colonic decompression through colonoscopy. Surgical intervention may be considered in severe cases. In this report, we present a case of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction where initial conservative management failed. The patient was successfully treated using a novel rectal tube insertion technique.
U2 - 10.7759/cureus.50020
DO - 10.7759/cureus.50020
M3 - Article
C2 - 38186524
SN - 2168-8184
VL - 15
SP - e50020
JO - Cureus
JF - Cureus
IS - 12
ER -