The Potassium Depletion States and Postoperative Ileus: The Role of the Potassium Ion
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In 18 cases of postoperative ileus, the intestinal distension was significantly reduced after correction of hypokalemia. No one factor can be considered the sole etiology of the ileus, but the hypokalemia can be a contributory condition. The radiologist, when confronted with postoperative ileus, should keep this fact in mind.
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- Authors
- Lowman, R. M.
- Corresponding author
- Lowman, Robert M.
- Venue
- Radiology
- Published
- 1971-03
- Volume
- 98
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 691-694
- ISSN
- 0033-8419 (ISSN-L)
- 1527-1315
- OpenAlex
- W1953685819
- Cited by
- 34
- References
- 13
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 3.74
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Radiology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Potassium and Related Disorders
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Gastroenterology › Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Keywords
- postoperative ileus, hypokalemia, potassium depletion, intestinal distension, bowel obstruction etiology
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