functional ileus
[/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈɪliəs/]
nounpl: functional ilei or functional ileus cases
íleo funcional
1. A temporary loss of intestinal muscular function resulting in paralysis of the bowel without mechanical obstruction, often caused by surgery, trauma, medication, or metabolic disorders
The patient developed functional ileus after the abdominal surgery, requiring temporary bowel rest.
O paciente desenvolveu íleo funcional após a cirurgia abdominal, exigindo repouso intestinal temporário.
2. A clinical condition characterized by abdominal distension, pain, and absence of bowel movements despite patent bowel anatomy
Functional ileus can be managed conservatively with nasogastric decompression and fluid management.
O íleo funcional pode ser tratado conservadoramente com descompressão nasogástrica e manejo de fluidos.
Functional ileus is a significant concern in surgical practice in both Brazilian and American hospitals. In Brazil, it is commonly managed following abdominal procedures in major teaching hospitals. The term is used exclusively in medical and clinical settings and is part of standard surgical and gastroenterological terminology in Portuguese-speaking medical communities.
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