title: Adynamic ileus complicating lumbar laminectomy: a report of two cases.
abstract: Adynamic ileus is a well recognized complication of spinal injuries and disease. We report two cases of adynamic ileus affecting both small and large bowel following uncomplicated L4/5 laminectomy. Both patients recovered with conservative treatment, but their hospital stay was prolonged. We have found three other cases in the literature of ileus affecting only the colon following laminectomy at this same level.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Price
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Buxton
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D007796:Laminectomy; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*