Created at 9:20 p.m. Mar, 22, 2026
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nfrappa
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Another card disagrees. This quote is from another post-op ileus card: "This card used to say that postop paralytic ileus presents with "no pain," but AMBOSS confirms the opposite (July 2025)" This contradicts current card. What is the presentation of paralytic ileus postop?
{{c1::Distension, obstipated x 1 day, continuous noncolicky pain::3}} that is the other card for reference
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- To be expected in the first few days after abdominal surgery
- Abdominal distension after surgery is usually caused by paralytic Ileus. it can be identified by assessing gas and stool passage
- Distension on the first day is normal but should subside with ambulation and diet, without pain
- A KUB can show diffuse enlargement of both the small and large bowel
- Hypokalemia should be monitored, as it is a common cause of ileus
- Abdominal distension after surgery is usually caused by paralytic Ileus. it can be identified by assessing gas and stool passage
- Distension on the first day is normal but should subside with ambulation and diet, without pain
- A KUB can show diffuse enlargement of both the small and large bowel
- Hypokalemia should be monitored, as it is a common cause of ileus
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