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Primary or idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction |
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| Definition: | Primary or idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a condition characterized by symptoms of intestinal obstruction without physical evidence of such a blockage.
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| Alternative Names: | Intestinal pseudo-obstruction; Idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction; Ogilvie's syndrome
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| Causes, incidence, and risk factors: | The cause is unknown. This disorder is usually seen in teenagers and young adults. In this condition, the intestine becomes distended for some reason, but no obstruction is found. Risk factors are unknown.
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Review Date: 10/27/2002
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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