Paralytic ileus

MONDO:0004568

An ileus caused by abdominal or pelvic surgery, infections, disorders that affect the muscles and nerves, and medications. Signs and symptoms include those of intestinal obstruction.

Also known as: paralytic ileus, paralytic ileus (disease)

29 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 28 tagged with Paralytic ileus itself.

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Including sub-types (29) Tagged with Paralytic ileus (28)

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Acupuncture needles may beat pills for Post-Surgery gut troubles

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This study compares floating needle acupuncture to a standard medication (mosapride) for treating gastrointestinal dysfunction after knee surgery under general anesthesia. 72 adults who had elective knee surgery will receive either one session of floating needle acupuncture or th…

Sponsor: Zhenyu Zhang • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC

Paralytic ileus

Where it sits in the disease tree

Acupuncture needles may beat pills for Post-Surgery gut troubles