The function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can be altered by many factors. The neural regulation of the GI tract involves both intrinsic and extrinsic control mechanisms. The complex enteric ...

In conclusion, strongyloidiasis should be included in the differential diagnosis of paralytic ileus of unknown etiology in patients who have lived in or travelled to the endemic regions.

Ileus is a functional, non-mechanical inhibition of propulsive bowel activity which can arise as a complication of a major abdominal surgery. Traditional strategies for management of ileus emphasize ...

Background: Authors have studied the relationship between paralytic ileus and acute diarrhea in children in Kosovo. Material and methodology: The study is retrospective and covers the period of one ...

PARALYTIC ileus may occur in many situations. However, it is uncommon in patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage unless shock, electrolyte imbalance, peritonitis or obstruction is present. In the 5 ...

The postoperative ileus market is expected to witness steady growth driven by the rising volume of abdominal and gastrointestinal surgeries worldwide. Increasing awareness of enhanced recovery ...

Purpose. The efficacy, safety, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug–drug interactions, and administration of alvimopan for postoperative ileus are reviewed. Summary. Alvimopan is a selective µ-opioid ...

Why has this 70-year-old woman with gallstones had abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting for the past 3 days? That is the diagnostic dilemma faced by Francesco Pata, MD, PhD, of Università della ...