Paralytic ileus Usually postoperative, sepsis or severe hypokalaemia/ hypomagnesaemia Urea and electrolyte estimation; plain x-ray of abdomen, presence of rectal gas Nasogastric decompression; intravenous fluids; electrolyte replenishment Introduction Various causes of mechanical bowel obstruction, such as intestinal atresias, intussusception, meconium ileus, external herniations, and midgut vo...
