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Does Ileus Represent the Forgotten End Organ Failure in Critical Illness?

  • Christy Lawson
  • , Chris Jones
  • , Michael Herman
  • , Cecelia Kim
  • , Elizabeth A. Mannino
  • , Endashaw Omer
  • , Carla Venegas-Borsellino
  • Duke University School of Medicine
  • Borland Groover Clinic
  • Quillen College of Medicine
  • University of Louisville
  • Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida

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Abstract

Purpose of Review
This review evaluates the current literature on ileus, impaired gastrointestinal transit (IGT), and acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) and its impact on multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.

Recent Findings
Ileus is often under recognized in critically ill patients and is associated with significant morbidity and is potentially a marker of disease severity as seen in other organs like kidneys (ATN).
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)166-171
Number of pages6
JournalCurrent Gastroenterology Reports
Volume29
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2024

Keywords

  • ileus
  • gastrointestinal failure
  • multiple orgaln dysfunction syndrome
  • enteral nutrition

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