Abstract
Paralytic ileus is a temporary arrest of intestinal peristalsis. We report on two patients with breast cancer who developed paralytic ileus following treatment with capecitabine. The pathophysiology of this disorder and its possible connection to capecitabine are described with the aim of promoting the early recognition of the clinical picture so that unnecessary surgery can be avoided.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / administration & dosage
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Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / adverse effects*
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Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Capecitabine
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Deoxycytidine / administration & dosage
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Deoxycytidine / adverse effects
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Deoxycytidine / analogs & derivatives*
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Female
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Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
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Fluorouracil / adverse effects
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Fluorouracil / analogs & derivatives*
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Humans
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Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / chemically induced*
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Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / physiopathology
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Middle Aged
Substances
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Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
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Deoxycytidine
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Capecitabine
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Fluorouracil