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What is the difference between ileus and bowel obstruction?
What is the difference between ileus and bowel obstruction?
- Ileus is a physical blockage, while bowel obstruction is a decrease or stoppage of intestinal contents flow.
- None of the above
- Bowel obstruction is a physical blockage, while ileus is a decrease or stoppage of intestinal contents flow. (correct)
- Ileus and bowel obstruction are the same thing.
What causes ileus?
What causes ileus?
- None of the above
- Only abdominal or retroperitoneal surgery.
- Both abdominal or retroperitoneal surgery and severely ill patients with septic shock or mechanical ventilation. (correct)
- Only severely ill patients with septic shock or mechanical ventilation.
How long does ileus usually last after surgery?
How long does ileus usually last after surgery?
- 1 day
- 4 to 5 days
- 2 to 3 days (correct)
- More than 5 days
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Study Notes
- Ileus is a decrease or stoppage of intestinal contents flow.
- Bowel obstruction is a physical blockage of intestinal contents.
- Treatment for ileus and bowel obstruction depends on the underlying pathology.
- Ileus is common after abdominal or retroperitoneal surgery.
- Ileus can also occur in severely ill patients with septic shock or mechanical ventilation.
- Postoperative ileus has a significant economic impact in the United States.
- Ileus usually lasts 2 to 3 days after surgery.
- Small bowel is the quickest to return to function, followed by the stomach and colon.
- A prolonged ileus is diagnosed if it exceeds 2 to 3 days.
- Obstruction signs are absent in prolonged ileus.
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