Intestinal Obstruction. The Protective Action of Sulfasuxidine and Sulfathalidine to the Ileum Following Vascular Damage

The Natural History and Management of Radiation Induced Injury of the Gastrointestinal Tract

“…30 The injuries, often multiple, comprised proctitis in 44 patients, rectal ulcer in 10, rectal stricture in 19, rectovaginal fistula in 29, colitis in 17, ileitis or jejunitis in 25, and rectal polyps in one and a rectal carcinoma in one that were possibly induced by radiation (Table 1). Twenty-two postmortem examinations and 56 surgical specimens were reviewed.…”

Ischemic Colitis

“…Although there is no good evidence that antibiotics alter the course of disease, they are thought to be efficacious for two reasons: (1) colonic ischemia predisposes to mucosal permeability and the potential for bacterial translocation, and (2) animal studies have shown that antibiotics can reduce the length and severity of bowel damage. 21,22 The use of pharmacologic intervention, such as glucagon and papaverine, has been described to increase intestinal circulation, but the benefit has not been well documented and therefore this practice has yet to gain wide clinical use. 23 No attempt should be made to prepare the bowel for surgery during the acute phase of the illness as this may precipitate a colonic perforation or toxic dilation.…”

Reversible Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis

“…15 Decompression of the intestine by suction is usually indicated because of the frequent ileus and also to put the bowel at rest during the critical period during which its survival is determined. The usual supportive intra¬ venous fluid therapy must be maintained.…”