General anaesthesia agents reduce the gut motility. This in turn can lead to mild transient discomfort and decreased faecal output, which can lead to caecal impaction which itself can be fatal if rupture occurs. | General anaesthesia agents reduce the gut motility. This in turn can lead to mild transient discomfort and decreased faecal output, which can lead to caecal impaction which itself can be fatal if rupture occurs. |