Paralytic ileus

ICD-10 Code K56.0

Paralytic ileus

Definition

An ileus caused by abdominal or pelvic surgery, infections, disorders that affect the muscles and nerves, and medications. Signs and symptoms include those of intestinal obstruction.

Also known as paralytic ileus, paralytic ileus (disease) — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Intestine Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Intestine Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Small intestine Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Small intestine Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0