- '
ileus'
derives from
Ancient Gr**** εἰλεός (eileós) 'intestinal obstruction'. The term 'subileus'
refers to a
partial obstruction.
Symptoms of
ileus include...
-
meconium ileus,
while approximately 20% of one
series of
cases of
meconium ileus did not have
cystic fibrosis. The
presence of
meconium ileus is not related...
-
gallstone ileus may
recur if the
underlying fistula is not treated.
First described by
Thomas Bartholin in 1654, the name "gallstone
ileus" is a misnomer...
- Rare, but more serious, side
effects include toxic megacolon,
paralytic ileus, angioedema, anaphylaxis/allergic reactions,
toxic epidermal necrolysis...
- can lead to colic. This
leads to pain and
possibly stasis of
peristalsis (
Ileus),
which can
cause excessive ac****ulation of
fluid in the gastrointestinal...
-
obstruction on
ultrasound Differential diagnoses of
bowel obstruction include:
Ileus Pseudo-obstruction or Ogilvie's
syndrome Intra-abdominal
sepsis Pneumonia...
-
clinical trials by
Helsinn Therapeutics for the
treatment of
postoperative ileus, but was
discontinued due to lack of efficacy.
Ipamorelin has been used...
-
chronic pancreatitis)
Spontaneous biliary enteric fistula (e.g.
gallstone ileus)
Infection by gas-forming
organisms (e.g.
emphysematous cholangitis) Congenital...
- the
Whipple procedure.
While post-operative
ileus is
typically self-limited,
prolonged post-operative
ileus occurs when
patients develop nausea, abdominal...
-
actually within the stomach). The lack of
bowel sounds is
indicative of
ileus,
intestinal obstruction, or some
other serious pathology. The scientific...
