Repeated pseudo-obstruction, mental subnormality--and serious snags
Guy, R.J.; Barker, C.P.
Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Service 81(2): 117-119
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-9033 PMID: 7500312 Document Number: 440087
Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction has certain identifiable causes but many cases remain idiopathic. The majority of patients are managed successfully by conservative means with the avoidance of surgery. A case is presented where diagnosis was made difficult by autism and which was complicated by perforation of a gastric ulcer. Management of pseudo-obstruction is discussed and emphasis placed on an awareness of alternative life-threatening pathologies at re-presentation.