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What is Pseudo-obstruction?
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Intestinal motility disorder without a mechanical cause. Due to a disorder affecting smooth muscle or nerves of intestine. 2 types
Primary - idiopathic Secondary - due to another ocndition e.g. congenital aganglionosis, drugs, scleroderma, amyloidosis |
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Diagnose
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Difficult, often a diagnosis of exclusion.
X-rays show dil bowel without mechanical obstruction. Essentially an obstruction without mechanical cause. May diagnose after laparotomy to real this out. |
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Rx
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Metocloperamide (prokinetic + antiemetic)
Domperidone (antiemetic) |
