colonic pseudo-obstruction
MONDO:0002801Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names colonic pseudo-obstruction yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
Functional obstruction of the colon leading to megacolon in the absence of obvious colonic diseases or mechanical obstruction. When this condition is acquired, acute, and coexisting with another medical condition (trauma, surgery, serious injuries or illness, or medication), it is called Ogilvie's syndrome.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0002801), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.