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© 1987 Oxford University Press

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COLONIC PSEUDO-OBSTRUCTION: AN IMPORTANT COMPLICATION IN HOSPITALIZED ELDERLY PATIENTS

R. HYATT, Senior Registrar

Professorial Department of Geriatric Medicine, St George's Hospital Clare House, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 OQT

Colonic pseudo-obstruction is a recognized syndrome developing in elderly patients with systemic illness and poor mobility. Seven cases are described and clinical features and management outlined.

accepted in revised form October 9, 1986.


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