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Types Of Ileus. A contrast enhanced ct may help differentiate between the two and suggest an underlying cause of the ileus. The term ileus comes from the latin word for colic. This is a type of paralytic ileus. In other types of ileus x ray findings are similar to obstruction.
Paralytic ileus is a common side effect of some types of surgery commonly called postsurgical ileus. In other types of ileus x ray findings are similar to obstruction. An ileus is common after surgery because people are often prescribed medication that can slow intestinal movement. A tube is placed either in a vein for intravenous feeding or a nasogastric tube is used. The most aggressive type of ileus treatment requires a stay in the hospital. Description there are two types of intestinal obstructions mechanical and non mechanical.
Differentiation can be difficult unless clinical features clearly favor one or the other.
An ileus requires treatment and depending on the seriousness of the situation it could include anything from changing the diet to surgery. A tube is placed either in a vein for intravenous feeding or a nasogastric tube is used. In other types of ileus x ray findings are similar to obstruction. Paralytic ileus is a common side effect of some types of surgery commonly called postsurgical ileus. A contrast enhanced ct may help differentiate between the two and suggest an underlying cause of the ileus. The most aggressive type of ileus treatment requires a stay in the hospital.