Ileus surgery

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Overview

Surgery may be needed to relieve the obstruction if the tube does not relieve the symptoms, or if there are signs of tissue death.

Surgery

Ileus persisting for more than one week generally suggests an underlying mechanical obstruction and may require laparotomy to relieve symptoms.

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