Ileus: Difference between revisions

Created page with "Ileus refers to the inability of intestinal contents to pass through the intestinal tract. We can distinguish multiple types according to the pathomechanism: * Mechanical ileus – due to a mechanical obstruction of the bowels ** Obstructive ileus ** Bowel strangulation * Dynamic ileus – due to functional impairment of peristalsis ** Paralytic ileus ** Spastic ileus Obstructive ileus may be further classified as small bowel obstruction (SBO), large bowel obstruction,..."