dynamic ileus

ileus /il·e·us/ (il´e-us) intestinal obstruction.

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adynamic ileus  that due to inhibition of bowel motility.

dynamic ileus , hyperdynamic ileus spastic i.

mechanical ileus  that due to mechanical causes, such as hernia, adhesions, volvulus, etc.

meconium ileus  ileus in the newborn due to blocking of the bowel with thick meconium.

occlusive ileus  mechanical i.

paralytic ileus , ileus paraly´ticus adynamic i.

spastic ileus  mechanical ileus due to persistent contracture of a bowel segment.

ileus subpar´ta  that due to pressure of the gravid uterus on the pelvic colon.

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dynamic ileus

n.

Obstruction of the bowel caused by spastic contractions of a segment of the bowel. Also called spastic ileus.

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dynamic ileus,

an intestinal obstruction with associated recurrent and continuous muscle spasms. Also called spastic ileus.

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ileus

intestinal obstruction, especially functional obstruction or failure of peristalsis. It frequently accompanies peritonitis, and usually results from disturbances in neural stimulation of the bowel. In the horse it is a major problem in the recovery period after surgical treatment for colic. Called also paralytic, functional and adynamic ileus.

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dynamic ileus

obstructive ileus.

mechanical ileus

obstructive ileus.

obstructive ileus

a physical lesion accounts for the intestinal distention.

sentinel loop ileus

a distended intestinal loop caused by localized paralytic ileus, usually resulting from local infection or pain.