Patients with Crohn's disease who undergo terminal ileum resection have a significantly higher risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) and colorectal polyps than those who do not undergo resection.

STEATORRHEA is common in patients who have had all or part of the ileum removed. Originally, investigators assumed that this was because fat absorption occurred mainly in the ileum. 1 In 1957, when ...

The efficacy of cholestyramine as treatment for diarrhea in patients with ileal resection was examined by inpatient and outpatient trials. Ten of 12 patients having less than 100 cm of distal ileum ...

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Ileus is a lack of movement in the intestines that can lead to pain, nausea, bloating, and other symptoms. Abdominal surgery is a major risk factor. If complications develop, ileus may be life ...