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Postoperative Ileus and Opioids: How to Prevent and Treat It

Postoperative Ileus and Opioids: How to Prevent and Treat It

Postoperative ileus is a common complication after surgery, often worsened by opioid painkillers. Learn how to prevent it with early movement, gum chewing, and reduced opioid use-and what treatments work when it happens.