Figure 6From: The etiology and prevention of feeding intolerance paralytic ileus – revisiting an old concept Normal motility. Dilute BaSO4 in the the colon and rectum. She tolerated a general diet, had a bowel movement, and was discharged within 24 hours of resective surgery. Note the laxative action of the excess feedings. 8:00 am – 16 hour motility, 21 hours after a right hemicolectomy.Back to article page