| Ileus | |
|---|---|
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| Gangrene of the bowel causing gangrenous ileus | |
| Pronunciation | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology, general surgery |
Ileus is a disruption of the normal propulsive ability of the intestine. It can be caused by lack of peristalsis or by mechanical obstruction.[1] The word 'ileus' derives from Ancient Greek εἰλεός (eileós) 'intestinal obstruction'. The term 'subileus' refers to a partial obstruction.[2]
- ^ World Health Organization (WHO), ICD-10 coding. K56.x series., archived from the original on 2018-12-04, retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ "Ileus Intestinal Obstruction". www.baermed.ch. Archived from the original on 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2019-10-05.