Recent Pathophysiology and Therapy for Paralytic Ileus

Paralytic ileus is a disease with transport disturbance of intestinal contents due to decreased smooth muscle activity in the small intestine or colon. Complications will occur when paralytic ileus is not treated adequately. Intestinal passage interference occurs in paralytic ileus; therefore, the food cannot be digested. Paralytic ileus causes include postoperative ileus, inflammation, electrolyte disorders, metabolic disorders, drugs, intestinal obstruction and trauma. Paralytic ileus treatment can be divided into two: supportive therapy and etiology therapy. The prognosis of paralytic ileus patients is generally good