Table 1. Classification of chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
Onset: |
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Congenital |
Acquired |
Causes: |
Familial |
Sporadic |
Degenerative |
Viral |
Inflammatory |
Autoimmune |
Toxic |
Ischemia |
Areas of the gastrointestinal tract involvement: |
Entire gastrointestinal tract |
Small bowel |
Colon |
Segments of the gastrointestinal tract |
Pathology: |
Myopathy |
Neuropathy |
Combined myopathy and neuropathy |
Aganglionosis |
Hypoganglionosis |
Abnormalities of interstitial cells of Cajal |
Connective tissue disorders |