title: [Paralytic ileus--pathophysiology and clinical aspects].
abstract: Causes, pathophysiological aspects, and clinical manifestations of paralytic ileus are summarised in this paper. Reference is made to possibilities and problems in diagnosis and therapy. Prerequisites and indications for and limits to surgical treatment are discussed.
mesh_terms: D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility; D006801:Humans; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D007422:Intestines / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D010275:Parasympathetic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
vernacular_title: Der paralytische Ileus--Pathophysiologie und Klinik.