Catalog

Chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction

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Link to WHO Definition

Chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1977250518

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a rare gastrointestinal motility disorder characterised by recurring episodes resembling mechanical obstruction in the absence of organic, systemic, or metabolic disorders, and without any physical obstruction being detected by X-ray or during surgery. CIPO develops predominantly in children and may be present at birth.