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 ...

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.

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Meconium ileus can happen when a baby with cystic fibrosis can’t pass their first poop, called meconium. It’s a serious condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Treatment involves ...