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Pregnancy and caesarean section are known to predispose to the development of acute colonic pseudo‐obstruction (ACPO), a rare form of functional ileus of the distal large bowel. Pathogenesis of ACPO… Click to show full abstract
Pregnancy and caesarean section are known to predispose to the development of acute colonic pseudo‐obstruction (ACPO), a rare form of functional ileus of the distal large bowel. Pathogenesis of ACPO is likely influenced by pregnancy and childbirth and subsequent changes to hormonal, autonomic and metabolic physiology. Identifying pregnancy risk factors will assist with early identification, as the insidious onset postpartum often leads to delayed diagnosis and bowel ischaemia, perforation and sepsis.
Keywords:
colonic pseudo;
pseudo obstruction;
acute colonic;
risk factors;
caesarean section
Journal Title: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Year Published: 2022
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