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Ileus is a mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines, preventing the normal propulsive ability of the gastrointestinal tract. Mechanical obstruction can occur at any level of the intestine distally from the duodenum and can be caused by three types of abnormalities [1]:
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Pycha, A., Palermo, S. (2014). Ileus. In: Merseburger, A., Kuczyk, M., Moul, J. (eds) Urology at a Glance. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54859-8_14
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