Obstipation

  • Niculae Ciobanu
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Abstract

Obstipation is defined as “extreme” constipation, meaning practically an interruption of the gastrointestinal transit. Acute obstipation may arise de novo or may complicate an already chronic state of constipation. Obstipation in cancer patients may be due to the mechanical or metabolic effect of the tumor, may result from the use of antineoplastic drugs or of other drugs, or may be due to unrelated causes. Table 1 summarizes the causes of obstipation that arises in cancer patients.

Keywords

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type Ricinoleic Acid Salmon Calcitonin Colonic Obstruction Cauda Equina Syndrome 
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  • Niculae Ciobanu
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  1. 1.Department of OncologyAlbert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical CenterBronxUSA

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