Paralytic ileus,”Causes = medications, post-op state, spinal cord injury, metabolic disorders (esp hypokalemia), peritonitis KUB: uniform distribution of gas in SB

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Paralytic ileus,”Causes = medications, post-op state, spinal cord injury, metabolic disorders (esp hypokalemia), peritonitis KUB: uniform distribution of gas in SB

colon and rectum Dx via failure to pass contrast medium past certain point Usually resolves with time or when cause is addressed medically”