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OGILVIE SYNDROME FOLLOWING SPINAL SURGERY

Objetivo

Ogilvie syndrome is a rare disease characterized by acute abdominal pain and distention in the absence of mechanical obstruction. It is a
rare condition that usually affects hospitalized patients in association with severe illness or after surgery. A few cases have been reported after spinal surgery.

Metodologia

Retrospective reports of Ogilvie syndrome in three patients that underwent spinal surgery (two posterior lumbar instrumented fusion
and one anterior cervical fusion). Surgical treatment was required in two patients and conservative treatment in one out the three patients.

Resultados

Two patients had a complete recovery of symptoms and signs of the disease, and one died.

Conclusões

Ogilvie syndrome is rare, but it should be considered a differential diagnosis in patients who have undergone surgery and present with
significant abdominal pain and distention.

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