Post operative adhesional ileus is a critical problem in the patients receiving intra-abdominal surgery. Intestinal decompression using a long tube is useful, but many cases relapse and the resultant long periods of hospitalization restrict quality of life.
Four patients with recurrent postoperative adhesional ileus and two patients with severe intestinal adhesions were treated by the total intestinal splinting method. The postoperative courses were excellent and resulted in a normal quality of life.
