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Case #6 -
A 64 year old with sepsis and abdominal distension

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What other pertinent points in the history do you need?  Answer 
2.) What physical findings do you expect?  Answer 
3.) What workup is needed?  Answer 
4.) What are the causes of adynamic ileus?  Answer 
5.) What are the differences between bowel obstruction and ileus?  Answer 
6.) What is the treatment of ileus?  Answer 
 
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