Prolonged ileus and switching from open to MIS procedures were the factors with the largest effect on readmission (relative reduction [RR], 28.0%); prevention of anastomotic leaks were also found ...

Ileus is a term used to describe the functional and non-mechanical inhibition of propulsive bowel activity, ... Among them, hyponatremia could be a significant correlate for prolonged ileus.

Postoperative ileus is a common problem in patients who have major abdominal surgery. The duration is usually short, but prolonged postoperative ileus (PPOI) may lead to increased hospital stay ...

Patients were divided into prolonged postoperative ileus (PPOI) and control groups. Uncomplicated postoperative ileus (POI) is generally identified as an inevitable process after surgery, which ...

Ileus is not a good gut feeling to have. And on September 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added ileus—which can result in intestinal blockage—as a possible serious adverse event to ...