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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
The word ileus has been derived from the Greek word "είλειν" which means to twist. In 1958, Robertson, Eddy, and Vosseler were the first to describe a case of adynamic ileus associated with cecal perforation.
Historical Perspective
- The word "ileus" has been derived from the Greek word "είλειν" which means to twist. The word "είλειν" also gave rise to the section of the bowel termed as "ileum".
- In 1654, Thomas Bartholin was the first to describe a case of gallstone ileus in a necroscopy study.[1]
- In 1958, Robertson, Eddy, and Vosseler were the first to describe a case of adynamic ileus associated with cecal perforation.[2]
References
- ↑ Beuran M, Ivanov I, Venter MD (2010). "Gallstone ileus--clinical and therapeutic aspects". J Med Life. 3 (4): 365–71. PMC 3019077. PMID 21254732.
- ↑ Wojtalik, Raymond S.; Lindenauer, S.Martin; Kahn, Steven S. (1973). "Perforation of the colon associated with adynamic ileus". The American Journal of Surgery. 125 (5): 601–606. doi:10.1016/0002-9610(73)90146-3. ISSN 0002-9610.