Paralytic Ileus in the Orthopaedic Patient
Daniels AH, Ritterman SA, Rubin LE. Paralytic Ileus in the Orthopaedic Patient. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2015, 23: 365-372. PMID: 25917235, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-14-00162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParalytic ileusMinor orthopaedic proceduresCommon adverse eventsProlonged hospital stayEarly patient mobilizationTreatment of ileusSevere patient morbidityMajor clinical concernAbdominal painBowel perforationHospital stayAdverse eventsBowel motilityHospital readmissionMultidisciplinary carePatient mobilizationTrauma patientsOrthopedic patientsPatient morbidityPharmacologic interventionsClinical signsSpinal surgeryIleusTraumatic injuryOrthopedic procedures