Info on paralytic ileus following correction of scoliosis?

Whatch for: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome resolves with time belly rest narcotics can be cause.

Approach: In an anterior approach, where the bowels are handled, it is not very uncommon. It may also happen with a posterior approach, because the body is lengthened. If the child is very tall and skinny (especially with marfan's), consider SMA syndrome, which is a vascular problem, and requires more attention.