Title

Colon Volvulus and Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

July 1, 2016

Last Updated Month/Year

January 16, 2024

Supplemental Implementation Tools

• Podcast
• Visual Abstract
• CME

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Inclusion Criteria

Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Hospital, Outpatient

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Rehabilitation, Prevention, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D045822 - Intestinal Volvulus, D003112 - Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction

Keywords

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, Colon volvulus

Source Citation

Vogel, J. D., Feingold, D. L., Stewart, D. B., Turner, J. S., Boutros, M., Chun, J., & Steele, S. R. (2016). Clinical Practice Guidelines for Colon Volvulus and Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 59(7), 589–600. doi:10.1097/dcr.0000000000000602