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What is gastric ileus?

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Dr. John A. Chabot of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:

Gastric ileus is a condition in which normal gastric movement is stopped or slowed and normal gastric functions are disturbed. Gastric ileus is usually caused by inflammation, injury, or operation.

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