[Postoperative ileus. Pathophysiology and prevention]

J Köninger; C N Gutt; M N Wente; H Friess; E Martin; M W Büchler

doi:10.1007/s00104-006-1234-z

[Postoperative ileus. Pathophysiology and prevention]

Chirurg. 2006 Oct;77(10):904-12. doi: 10.1007/s00104-006-1234-z.

[Article in German]

Authors

J Köninger¹, C N Gutt, M N Wente, H Friess, E Martin, M W Büchler

Affiliation

¹ Abteilung für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Unfallchirurgie, Chirurgische Klinik, Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg, Deutschland.

PMID: 16951951
DOI: 10.1007/s00104-006-1234-z

Abstract

Continuous improvements in surgical technique and anaesthesia for ileus have resulted in a significant reduction of perioperative complications. Postoperative outcome of surgical patients is increasingly dependent on the severity of postoperative ileus, which often determines morbidity and length of hospital stay. In the present article we discuss possible variables influencing this disease. Furthermore, means of prevention and therapeutic strategies for postoperative ileus are briefly presented.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Abdomen / surgery
Combined Modality Therapy
Early Ambulation
Humans
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / diagnosis
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / physiopathology*
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / prevention & control
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / surgery
Laparoscopy
Length of Stay
Postoperative Care
Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
Postoperative Complications / physiopathology*
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
Postoperative Complications / surgery
Preoperative Care
Reoperation
Risk Factors