McGavin DM & Zachary, JF: Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease, 4th ed, pp. 301-393. Elsevier, St. Louis, Missouri, 2007.
McGavin DM & Zachary, JF: Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease, 4th ed, pp. 301-393. Elsevier, St. Louis, Missouri, 2007.
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=== Physical Disturbances ===
=== Physical Disturbances ===
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*Paralytic ileus is a common condition that can occur following trauma or abdominal surgery. Intestinal stasis leads to distension with gas and fluid as well as a flaccid intestinal wall.