Iatrogenic mechanical ileus due to over-distended uterus.
The combination of an over-distended uterus caused by a multiple-fetus pregnancy with therapeutic bed-rest may cause mechanical ileus. Iatrogenic triggering of a pathological consequence of events is presented in purpose to highlight the simplicity of its prevention.
Dan
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
Rabinovici
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Koller
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Barkai
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Mashiach
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D000328:Adult; D001510:Bed Rest / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D011187:Posture; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple