DYNAMIC ILEUS IN SPINAL CORD INJURY
Abstract:
The aim is to evaluate dynamic ileus occurrence in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Method: a retrospective study was conducted during January 2006 - December 2007. Results: from the total number of 111 patients with SCI, 78.3% developed dynamic ileus. 60% of cases with dynamic ileus had cervical lesions, 36% thoracic and 4% lumbar. Frankel grade A patients provided 64.4% of cases of dynamic ileus, grade B 23%. Regarding time interval from SCI and ileus occurrence, 50% of patients developed this complication within 4-7 days, and 25% in 4 days. 12 cases had independent abdominal pathology or digestive complications occurred within traumatic context. Conclusions: SCI leads to multiple complications, including the important abdominal consequences. Ileus is an important pathological circumstance, frequently encountered in patients with high, severe SCI. The presence of dynamic ileus does not exclude the existence of a pre-existing abdominal pathology, which can be reactivated.
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