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Ileus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A condition caused by the lack of intestinal PERISTALSIS or INTESTINAL MOTILITY without any mechanical obstruction. This interference of the flow of INTESTINAL CONTENTS often leads to INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION. Ileus may be classified into postoperative, inflammatory, metabolic, neurogenic, and drug-induced.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HGR74W3J-P

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