Aktuelle Erkenntnisse zum mechanischen Ileus beim Kaninchen

Wie erkenne ich einen mechanischen Ileus sicher und wann ist eine Chirurgie wirklich notwendig? Neue Studien liefern erstmals objektive Kriterien für Diagnostik, Therapieentscheidung und konservatives Management – inklusive Lidocain-Dauertropfinfusion und differenzierter Bildgebung.

Publication History

Article published online:
19 September 2025

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