Ogilvie's syndrome, also referred to as acute colonic ... is frequently employed since it can provide rapid intestinal decompression. Up to 26% of COVID-19 patients have gastrointestinal (GI ...

Surgical decompression is reserved for refractory patients or patients whose presentation suggests colonic perforation. Acute colonic ileus (Ogilvie's syndrome) is a clinical condition associated ...

We diagnosed acute pseudo-obstruction of the colon (Ogilvie syndrome). Nasogastric decompression and discontinuation of oral intake did not relieve our patient’s abdominal pain. He developed dyspnea ...