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. 1979 Jun 15;241(24):2633-4.
doi: 10.1001/jama.241.24.2633.

Colonic ileus. Indication for prompt decompression

D A Baker, M E Morin, A Tan, H K Sue

Colonic ileus. Indication for prompt decompression

D A Baker et al. JAMA. .

Abstract

Eleven cases of colonic ileus were associated with a variety of clinical conditions. The dominant roentgenographic finding was severe cecal dilation. Its recognition and prompt management are required to prevent possible disastrous perforation.

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