Pseudoobstruction of the colon: early recognition and therapy

A case of pseudoobstruction of the colon in a patient receiving oral nimodipine therapy is presented. Early recognition of this entity, diagnostic aids, and therapy are discussed. Successful colonoscopic decompression and close observation allowed completion of nimodipine course of therapy.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology 1996-04, Vol.8 (2), p.133-136
1. Verfasser:	Fahy, B G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Calcium Channel Blockers - adverse effects Cerebral Hemorrhage - drug therapy Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction - chemically induced Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction - diagnosis Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction - therapy Colonoscopy Female Humans Nimodipine - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of pseudoobstruction of the colon in a patient receiving oral nimodipine therapy is presented. Early recognition of this entity, diagnostic aids, and therapy are discussed. Successful colonoscopic decompression and close observation allowed completion of nimodipine course of therapy.
ISSN:	0898-4921
DOI:	10.1097/00008506-199604000-00006