Recurrent acute colonic pseudo-obstruction due to electrolyte disturbances

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (acpo) presents with symptoms and signs of acute colonic obstruction in the absence of mechanically obstructing lesion. several risk factors have been identified in association with acpo including electrolyte imbalance. we present a case of recurrent acpo in a patient with severe electrolyte imbalance and nutritional deficiencies.