Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction

**Definition:** A type of ILEUS, a functional not mechanical obstruction of the INTESTINES. This syndrome is caused by a large number of disorders involving the smooth muscles (MUSCLE, SMOOTH) or the NERVOUS SYSTEM.

**Tree numbers:** - C06.405.469.531.492.500

**Synonyms:** - Intestinal Pseudoobstruction - Pseudo-Obstruction, Intestinal - Pseudointestinal Obstruction Syndrome - Pseudoobstructive Syndrome - Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Idiopathic