Postoperative ileus : are there any changes in its management?
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Source
Issue
Vol. 13, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2007)7 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Medicine
Publication Date
2007-03-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Postoperative ileus (POI) is an inevitable adverse consequence of abdominal and other surgical procedures.
Prolonged POI can lead to slow postoperative recovery, add to the patients discomfort and ultimately prolonged hospitalization and increased costs.
It is believed that POI occurs as a result of inhibitory neural reflexes and inflammatory processes.
The potential influence of endogenous opioids, in addition to exogenous opioids on the pathogenesis of POI has become more evident.
The traditional routine use of nasogastric suction and the effects of prokinetic agents has been studied more and either challenged or refuted.
Current treatment modalities, which are well studied includes the use of epidural long-acting local anesthetics, early enteral feeding, multimodal postoperative care pathway, and less invasive surgical procedures.
Recent research showed the usefulness of the newly introduced medications among the most promising is the peripherally acting μ-opioid antagonist.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ulwan, Majid H.. 2007. Postoperative ileus : are there any changes in its management?. Basrah Journal of Surgery،Vol. 13, no. 1.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-113160
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ulwan, Majid H.. Postoperative ileus : are there any changes in its management?. Basrah Journal of Surgery Vol. 13, no. 1 (Mar. 2007).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-113160
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ulwan, Majid H.. Postoperative ileus : are there any changes in its management?. Basrah Journal of Surgery. 2007. Vol. 13, no. 1.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-113160
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
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BIM-113160