This disorder involves intestinal obstruction ( ileus ) due to overly thick meconium, which is normally broken down by trypsin and other proteases, then passed in feces.
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Abdominal X-rays showilng air-fluid levels indicate bowel obstruction, while an X-ray showing air-filled bowel loops are more indicative of ileus.
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Meconium ileus should be distinguished from meconium plug syndrome, in which a tenacious mass of mucus prevents the meconium from passing and there is no risk of intestinal perforation.
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Cecal impactions can be fatal, so care must be taken to monitor the horse for large intestinal ileus after orthopedic surgery, primarily by watching for decreased manure production.
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Decreased sound, or no sound, may be suggestive of serious changes such as ileus or ischemia, and persistence of hypomotile bowel often suggests the need for surgical intervention.
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A patient who moves around is more likely to have fewer gastrointestinal effects after surgery, including gas and ileus, arrested bowel function that prevents patients from eating or swallowing pills.
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Analgesic medications can be used to counteract the intestinal discomfort caused by frequent bouts of diarrhea; however, the use of opioid analgesics can result in secondary ileus and decreased motility.
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Horses are monitored closely following abdominal surgery, and a sudden increase in heart rate indicates the need to check for nasogastric reflux, as it is an early indication of postoperative ileus.
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In 2001, Johansson finished recording an album called Ileus that he self-released as a CDR under the name Tarmvred, with remixing by Johannes Hedberg ( credited as Digidroid ).
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Ipamorelin was originally developed by Novo Nordisk, and was investigated in phase II clinical trials by Helsinn Therapeutics for the treatment of postoperative ileus, but was discontinued due to lack of efficacy.
