Clinical Diagnosis · Digestive System · Medium
Ileus
Meaning: Loss of normal bowel motility causing distended gas-filled loops without mechanical obstruction.
In practice: Thoracolumbar fractures may produce it when haematoma or pain disturbs the visceral autonomic nerves.
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