Paralytic ileus after ileocystoplasty in a patient with spinal cord injury: is homeopathy helpful?

A paralytic ileus is a typical complication of ileocystoplasty of the bladder. In patients with a spinal cord injury, this risk is higher due to a preexisting neurogenic bowel dysfunction. We present the case of a paraplegic man who developed a massive paralytic ileus after ileocystoplasty and surgi...

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Published inUrologe. Ausgabe A Vol. 53; no. 11; p. 1661
Main Authors Pannek, J, Pannek-Rademacher, S, Jus, M C, Jus, M S
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.11.2014
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Adult
Cystectomy - adverse effects
Delphinium - chemistry
Homeopathy - methods
Humans
Ileum - transplantation
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction - etiology
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction - prevention & control
Male
Plant Extracts - therapeutic use
Spinal Cord Injuries - complications
Spinal Cord Injuries - therapy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A paralytic ileus is a typical complication of ileocystoplasty of the bladder. In patients with a spinal cord injury, this risk is higher due to a preexisting neurogenic bowel dysfunction. We present the case of a paraplegic man who developed a massive paralytic ileus after ileocystoplasty and surgical revision. Conventional stimulation of bowel function was unsuccessful; only by an adjunctive homeopathic treatment was normalization of bowel function achieved. Adjunctive homeopathic therapy is a promising treatment option in patients with complex bowel dysfunction after abdominal surgery who do not adequately respond to conventional treatment.
ISSN:1433-0563
DOI:10.1007/s00120-014-3588-z