Ogilvie syndrome in a 8 year old girl after laparoscopic appendectomy

Abstract

Abstract Background Ogilvie’s syndrome is described in the adult population, but rarely seen in children. Case presentation We present a case of a girl who suffered acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after laparoscopic appendectomy. Conclusions Ogilvie’s syndrome, although rare in the pediatric population, should be considered as possible diagnosis after a surgical procedure in presence of persisting subocclusive symptoms and radiological signs of massive colonic dilatation without mechanical obstruction.

Keywords

• Ogilvie’s syndrome
• Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction
• Case report