Pediatric Reports (Jan 2012)

Two cases of paralitic ileus in onco-hematologic patients

  • Francesca Carraro,
  • Elisa Rivetti,
  • Erica Romano,
  • Franca Fagioli

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2012.e3
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. e3 – e3

Abstract

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ileus is a severe complication resulting from a variety of disorders. It occurs most commonly in patients with serious underlying medical or surgical conditions. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management may improve the outcome. We describe 2 cases of onco-hematologic patients who presented this complication after intensive chemotherapy.

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