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Mechanisms and Treatment of Postoperative Ileus

Archives of Surgery · 2003 · Vol. 138(2) · pp. 206–206

Andrew E. Luckey✉(California State University, East Bay)

Abstract

The etiology of postoperative ileus can best be described as multifactorial. A multimodality treatment approach should include limiting the administration of agents known to contribute to postoperative ileus (narcotics), using thoracic epidurals with local anesthetics when possible, and selectively applying nasogastric decompression.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Anesthesia and Pain ManagementMedicineIleusEtiologyPostoperative ileusAnesthesiaPathogenesisSurgeryMEDLINEIntensive care medicineInternal medicine

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Analgesics, OpioidAnesthesiaAutonomic Nervous SystemGastrointestinal MotilityHormonesHumansInflammationIntestinal ObstructionPostoperative ComplicationsNeurotransmitter Agents

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