[Use of low-frequency currents in the treatment of severe intestinal paralysis].

Low-frequency impulse currents (Bernar current) are suggested for treatment of paralytic intestinal obstruction. The method was used in 108 patients, in whom the cause of paresis was as follows: acute purulent peritonitis, pancreatitis, operations on the abdominal aorta and its branches. In 102 patients the stimulation proved to be effective, in 6 cases of progressive purulent peritonitis no effect was gained. In a number of patients the procedure had to be repeated during 2--3 days. Generally, diadynamic currents were employed in a complex with other measures: syphon enema, paranephral blockade, cholinergics, etc. A grave cardiac pathology and oncological diseases are considered as contraindications.