Chronic intestinal pseudoobstruction
Synonyms: CIPO
Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a rare gastrointestinal motility disorder characterized 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.
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