Ileus Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the triad that describes gallstone ileus?
A
Rigler’s Triad
- pneumobilia
- small bowel obstruction
- gallstone in RIF
2
Q
Inflammation of which structures can cause paralytic ileus?
A
Pancreas
Peritoneum
3
Q
Other than inflammation of pancreas and peritoneum, what other causes are there of paralytic ileus? (5)
A
Surgical handling of bowel Drugs (anti-AChM)/poisons Pseudo-obstruction Metabolic: Low K+, Na+, Mg, uraemia Mesenteric ischaemia
4
Q
Mx of ileus?
A
Drip and suck
Correct underlying causes (drugs, metabolic abnormalities)
Parenteral nutrition?
5
Q
What does ileus normally present as?
A
Small bowel obstruction
