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Adynamic ileus

Dr MT Niknejad and Radswiki et al.

Adynamic ileus represents paralysis of intestinal motility and can be caused by a number of conditions:

sepsis
drugs, e.g. opioids
metabolic, e.g. hyponatremia
myocardial infarction
trauma
head injury or neurosurgical procedures
Intra-abdominal inflammation and peritonitis
retroperitoneal haematoma

Radiographic features

Plain film

Generalised gaseous distension of the bowel. When localised, there may be a sentinel loop.

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