Acute colonic ileus or Ogilvie's syndrome is an acute nonmechanical colonic obstruction with an unclear pathophysiology. This motility disorder generally occurs in elderly patients with serious ...

Once the dilated colon is identified, the clinician must assess the severity of the patient's condition. Patients who appear clinically stable should be treated conservatively. In general, the ...

Considering taking supplements to treat postoperative ileus? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of postoperative ileus. Follow the links to read common ...