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1. Postoperative Ileus - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560780/
Description: WEBJul 31, 2023 · Postoperative ileus is a prolonged absence of bowel function after surgical procedures, usually abdominal surgery. It is a common postoperative complication with unclear etiology and pathophysiology. It is a benign condition that usually resolves with minimal intervention.
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2. Postoperative ileus - UpToDate
Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/postoperative-ileus
Description: WEBSep 28, 2023 · Postoperative ileus, sometimes referred to as adynamic or paralytic ileus, refers to obstipation and intolerance of oral intake due to nonmechanical factors that disrupt the normal coordinated propulsive motor activity of the gastrointestinal tract following abdominal or nonabdominal surgery .
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3. Prevention and Management of Postoperative Ileus: A Review of …
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8963477/
Description: WEBFeb 27, 2022 · Postoperative ileus (POI) has long been a challenging clinical problem for both patients and healthcare physicians alike. Although a standardized definition does not exist, it generally includes symptoms of intolerance to diet, lack of passing stool, abdominal distension, or flatus.
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4. Postoperative Ileus: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology - Medscape
Link: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2242141-overview
Description: WEBNov 1, 2021 · Although ileus has numerous causes, the postoperative state is the most common setting for the development of ileus. Indeed, ileus is an expected consequence of abdominal surgery, with the most...
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5. Postoperative Ileus and Postoperative Gastrointestinal Tract
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7774512/
Description: WEBNov 24, 2020 · Postoperative ileus (POI) and postoperative gastrointestinal tract dysfunction (POGD) are well-known complications affecting patients undergoing intestinal surgery. GI symptoms include nausea, vomiting, …
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6. Post-Operative Ileus - TeachMeSurgery
Link: https://teachmesurgery.com/perioperative/gastrointestinal/ileus/
Description: WEBMar 1, 2024 · Post-operative ileus describes a deceleration or arrest in intestinal motility following surgery. It is classified as a functional bowel obstruction and is very common, particularly after abdominal surgery or pelvic orthopaedic surgery.
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7. Postoperative ileus - UpToDate
Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/postoperative-ileus/print
Description: WEBPostoperative paralytic ileus refers to obstipation and intolerance of oral intake due to nonmechanical factors that disrupt the normal coordinated propulsive motor activity of the gastrointestinal tract following abdominal or nonabdominal surgery [ 1-3 ].
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8. BMJ Best Practice
Link: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/995
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9. Ileus: Causes, Treatment, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/ileus
Description: WEBOct 6, 2021 · Ileus is the medical term for this lack of movement somewhere in the intestines that leads to a buildup and potential blockage of food material. An ileus can lead to an intestinal obstruction....
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10. Postoperative Ileus | Risk Factors | NG Tube | Geeky Medics
Link: https://geekymedics.com/postoperative-ileus/
Description: WEBNov 13, 2023 · Clinical features. History. Typical symptoms of ileus include: Nausea and/or vomiting. Abdominal distension and bloating. Generalised mild abdominal pain. Absolute constipation/obstipation (no flatus or stool) Clinical examination.
