<prompt> Paralytic ileus is characterized by all exceptNo bowel sounds on auseultationNo passage of flatusGas filled loops of intestine with multiple fluid levelsLoops of intestine are not seen dt loss of peristalis  <response>: Paralytic ileus may present with nausea, vomiting, refusal to eat, bowel distension and absence of flatus or bowel movements. Abdominal radiography reveals a dilated bowel.Treatment is usually suppoive with maintenance of adequate hydration and electrolyte levels. There is usually little pain, and gas-filled loops with fluid levelsare seen distributed throughout the small and large intestines on abdominal imaging. In paralytic ileus, bowel sounds are reduced or absent. Ref: Bailey Love;s Sho Practice of Surgery,E25,Page-264,996 