ileus
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Ileus is a disruption of the normal propulsive ability of the intestine. It can be caused by lack of peristalsis or by mechanical obstruction. The word 'ileus' derives . The term 'subileus' refers to a partial obstruction.
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- Gangrene of the bowel causing gangrenous ileus
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Research
17,997 papers- Ileus in Adults.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2017
- Postoperative ileus: A pharmacological perspective.British journal of pharmacology · 2022
- Postoperative ileus: Pathophysiology, incidence, and prevention.Journal of visceral surgery · 2016
- Postoperative ileus-An ongoing conundrum.Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2021
- Post-operative ileus: definitions, mechanisms and controversies.ANZ journal of surgery · 2022
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9 sectionsContents
- Signs and symptoms
- Cause
- Bowel obstruction
- Risk factors
- Treatment
- Other animals
- Terminology
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Ileus is a disruption of the normal propulsive ability of the intestine. It can be caused by lack of peristalsis or by mechanical obstruction. The word 'ileus' derives . The term 'subileus' refers to a partial obstruction.
==Signs and symptoms== Symptoms of ileus include, but are not limited to: moderate to severe, diffuse abdominal pain constipation abdominal distension nausea/vomiting, especially after meals vomiting of bilious fluid (green or yellowish-green in colour) flatulence or inability to pass gas excessive belching