Ileus

external

• Synonyms

  • Paralysis of gut

• Causes

  • Laparotomy
  • Peritonitis
  • Gall stone ileus
  • Meconium ileus
  • Meconium ileus equivalent
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Abdominal surgery

• Effects

  • Absent bowel sounds
  • Abdominal distension
  • Gut electrolyte loss
  • Decreased gut motility

• Parents

  • Decreased gut motility

• Description

  • "Paralysis of the gut"