Pathophysiology and Management of Postoperative Ileus in Adults and Neonates: A Review
Postoperative ileus (POI) is caused by enteric neural dysfunction and inflammatory response to the stress of surgery as well as the effect of anesthetics and opioid pain medications. POI results in prolonged hospital stays, increased medical costs, and diminished enteral nutrition, rendering it a problem worth tackling. Many cellular pathways are implicated in this disease process, creating numerous opportunities for targeted management strategies. There is a gap in the literature in studies exploring neonatal POI pathophysiology and treatment options.
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - Category: Surgery Authors: Sindhu Mannava, Attie Vogler, Troy Markel Tags: Review Source Type: research
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