Researchers unravel mechanism behind bowel paralysis after surgery
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 11:52
in Health & Medicine
In the days following abdominal surgery, patients' intestinal contents pass more slowly or not at all. New research has now shown that this phenomenon -- known as post-operative ileus or bowel paralysis -- is not caused by the cells previously identified as the main players. Quite the opposite, in fact: the cells even help restore bowel function. The findings are very important for further research into post-operative patient treatment.