Ileus n. : A morbid condition due to intestinal obstruction. It is characterized by complete constipation, with griping pains in the abdomen, which is greatly distended, and in the later stages by vomiting of fecal matter. Called also ileac, / iliac, passion.Example:How is paralytic Ileus treated as opposed to a normal intestinal obstruction?TaxonomyIleus, paralytic ileus, Postoperative Ileus, free encyclopedia, portion, intestine, distention, adhesions, gallstone ileus, Symptoms, Inflammation, Treatment, Equine Vet, food, passage, injuries, foals, Elsevier.Defination from the web:... Ileus may increase adhesion formation, because intestinal segments have more prolonged contact, allowing fibrous adhesions to form, and ...
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