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paralytic ileus

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rei
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10/21/06 - 01:05 AM

can someone tell me how retroperitoneal hematoma causes paralytic ileus?

is it because the hematoma compresses on nerves that innervate the intestine...?

foco
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10/21/06 - 03:49 PM

It is because direct peritoneal irritation.

chemamr
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10/26/06 - 06:55 AM

agree

blood or stools or anything in peritoneal cavity would cause ileus

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webjeee
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12/03/06 - 07:56 PM

could it be the retroperitoneal parasympatheic nerve?

I don't know.

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