Oncology Research and Treatment

Casuistic Contribution · Kasuistik

Acute Pseudo-Obstruction of the Small Intestine Following High-Dose Chemotherapy and Stem Cell Support

Bauernhofer T.a · Eibl M.b · Ploner F.a · Kuss I.a · Pfeifer J.c · Sill H.b · Samonigg H.a

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aKlinische Abteilung für Onkologie, bKlinische Abteilung für Hämatologie, Medizinische Universitätsklinik, cUniversitätsklinik für Chirurgie, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria

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Abstract of Casuistic Contribution · Kasuistik

Published online: September 05, 2003
Issue release date: August 2003

Number of Print Pages: 3
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 2296-5270 (Print)
eISSN: 2296-5262 (Online)

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Abstract

Background: Acute intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a potentially life-threatening disease which is characterized by massive dilation of the colon or small intestine without mechanical obstruction and may develop after surgery or severe illness. Patients and Methods: We report 2 cases in which acute small intestinal pseudo-obstruction occurred after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell support. In 1 patient explorative abdominal laparoscopy was performed to rule out mechanical ileus. However, after having initiated treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors a prompt small intestinal decompression was observed in both patients. Conclusions: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors should be considered as an early conservative intervention in the treatment of acute intestinal pseudo-obstruction to avoid surgery of patients undergoing high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell support.

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First-Page Preview
Abstract of Casuistic Contribution · Kasuistik

Published online: September 05, 2003
Issue release date: August 2003

Number of Print Pages: 3
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 2296-5270 (Print)
eISSN: 2296-5262 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ORT


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