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Classification

There is no established system for the classification of ileus. However, based on etiology ileus may be classified into postoperative ileus, drug induced ileus and metabolic ileus.

• Postoperative Ileus

It is a temporary paralysis of a portion of the intestines typically after an abdominal surgery. Since the intestinal content of this portion is unable to move forward, food or drink should be avoided until peristaltic sound is heard from auscultation of the area where this portion lies.

• Acute colonic pseudoobstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome)