Objective Postoperative ileus (POI) is assumed to result from myeloid cells infiltrating the intestinal muscularis externa (ME) in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. In the current study, we ...

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

Hirschsprung disease and meconium ileus both disrupt bowel movements and can require urgent medical attention. The two conditions have different causes and treatments. Hirschsprung disease happens ...

However, older adults (ages 65 years and above) may have a higher risk of heart problems, such as QT prolongation, and paralytic ileus (temporary stoppage in movement in your intestines)*.

Stańczyk MM, Błaszak A, Dudzik J, Stańczyk M. Minimally invasive treatment of gallstone ileus. Pol Arch Intern Med. 2024; 134: 16731. doi:10.20452/pamw.16731.

This is called meconium ileus, and in the worst cases, the intestines can rupture. Emergency surgery is necessary. Elsewhere in the body, the pancreas never forms properly because of CF.

Premature babies are usually a little slower to pass meconium. If your baby is full-term, a delay could point to a condition called meconium ileus. Meconium ileus (or MI for short) happens when the ...

Ileus is a temporary condition where your intestine can’t push food and waste out of your body. Your intestine is a long and winding tube inside of your body that attaches your stomach to your anus.

Ileus is not a good gut feeling to have. And on September 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added ileus—which can result in intestinal blockage—as a possible serious adverse event to ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Ileus' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s ...