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ReviewCurrent gastroenterology reports2023

Update on the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Colonic Pseudo-obstruction (ACPO).

Ahana Sen, Reena Chokshi

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Review in Current gastroenterology reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
2.5field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ahana SenDepartment of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge Avenue, Suite 8B, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Reena ChokshiDepartment of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge Avenue, Suite 8B, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. reena.chokshi@bcm.edu.
Baylor College of Medicine · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewAcute Colonic Pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) is a cause of large intestinal dilation and obstruction without any physical transition point. It remains difficult to diagnose and treat. We review the recent updates on diagnosis and management of ACPO. RECENT

findingsRecent guidelines have posited that conservative management can be tried in most cases of ACPO, but that early decompression and surgery should be considered. Use of neostigmine is still a viable option but there is also promising data on pyridostigmine as well as prucalopride. Resolution of ACPO should be followed by daily use of polyethylene glycol (PEG) to help prevent recurrence. ACPO warrants early and accurate diagnosis with exclusion of alternate causes of large bowel dilation. Conservative management can be attempted for 48-72 h in those with cecal diameters < 12 cm and without signs of peritonitis and perforation. Early escalation of management should be attempted with neostigmine followed by endoscopy and/or surgery as needed, given that longer periods of dilation are associated with worse outcomes. There is promising new evidence for use of pyridostigmine and prucalopride, but further trials are needed prior to incorporating them into regular use. Finally, studies are lacking regarding prevention of ACPO after initial resolution.

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Cholinesterase InhibitorsColonic Pseudo-ObstructionNeostigmineParasympathomimeticsAcute DiseaseEndoscopy, GastrointestinalHumansPolyethylene GlycolsPyridostigmine BromideTreatment OutcomeCholinesterase InhibitorsNeostigmineParasympathomimeticsPolyethylene GlycolsPyridostigmine BromideAcute Colonic Pseudo-obstructionLarge bowel dilationPseudo-obstruction

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