Skip to main content

Advertisement

SpringerLink
Log in

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after hysterectomy in a patient with Friedreich ataxia

  • Case Report
  • Published:
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction is a rare complication of gynecological surgery. Despite the complete description of this condition, diagnosis remains difficult and is often delayed. Due to delay in diagnosis and existence of serious comorbid illnesses, morbidity and mortality approaches higher levels. Early recognition of signs and symptoms of this condition and prompt accurate management are vital to prevent serious mortality. Here, we report a case of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after total abdominal hysterectomy in a patient with known Friedreich ataxia.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Vanek VW, Al- Salti M (1986) Acute pseudo-obstruction of the colon (Ogilvie’s syndrome). An analysis of 400 cases. Dis Colon Rectum 29:203–210

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  2. Delatycki MB, Corben LA (2012) Clinical features of Friedreich ataxia. J Child Neurol 27:1133–1137

    Article  PubMed Central  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  3. De Giorgio R, Knowles CH (2009) Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. Br J Surg 96:229–239

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  4. Eisen GM, Baron TH, Dominitz JA, Faigel DO et al (2002) Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. Gastrointest Endosc 56:789–792

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  5. Saunders MD (2007) Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 17:341–360

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  6. Amaro R, Rogers AI (1995) Neostigmine infusion: new standard of care for acute colonic psuedo-obstruction? Am J Gastroenterol 1:304–305

    Google Scholar 

  7. Ponec RJ, Saunders MD, Kimmey MB (1999) Neostigmine for treatment of acute pseudo-obstruction. N Engl J Med 341:137–141

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  8. Geller A, Petersen BT, Gostout CJ (1996) Endoscopic decompression for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. Gastrointest Endosc 44:144–150

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Download references

Conflict of interest

None.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul University School of Medicine, Capa, 34093, Istanbul, Turkey

    Cenk Yasa, Ozlem Dural, Funda Gungor Ugurlucan, Ercan Bastu, Omer Demir & Samet Topuz

Authors
  1. Cenk Yasa
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Ozlem Dural
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Funda Gungor Ugurlucan
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Ercan Bastu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Omer Demir
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Samet Topuz
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Cenk Yasa.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Yasa, C., Dural, O., Ugurlucan, F.G. et al. Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after hysterectomy in a patient with Friedreich ataxia. Arch Gynecol Obstet 289, 1151–1153 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-013-3125-0

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-013-3125-0

Keywords

Search

Navigation