Research Article

Comparison of ileus patients during Ramadan and non-ramadan periods: a retrospective study

Volume: 19 Number: 3 July 10, 2026
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Comparison of ileus patients during Ramadan and non-ramadan periods: a retrospective study

Abstract

Purpose: Ileus is a clinical condition which is very common in hospital emergency departments and is associated with high morbidity. This study aimed to investigate the effects of fasting during Ramadan on the clinical characteristics, treatment modalities and length of hospital stay of ileus patients.
Materials and methods: A total of 323 patients who visited the emergency department and diagnosed as ileus were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups: Ramadan month (n=33) and non-Ramadan period (n=290). Comparisons between the groups were performed in terms of demographic data, laboratory parameters, surgical requirements and length of stay. The statistical analysis of this study was done with IBM SPSS Statistics 22 documentation. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, minimum, maximum, percentage values) of the data were calculated
Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of age, gender, comorbidities and rates of surgical intervention. However, the average length of hospital stay of patients in Ramadan group (15.27±15.65 days) was found to be significantly longer than that of the patients who were hospitalized outside Ramadan (10.11±9.68 days) (p=0.013). Besides, it was considered that leukocyte levels in the Ramadan group tended to be higher and volvulus cases were noticeable in this group.
Conclusion: Fasting in Ramadan does not directly affect the operative indications or the general morbidity of ileus cases; however, it can significantly prolong the length of stay in the hospital. This situation may be related to the effects of fasting and dehydration on the healing process. In ileus cases visiting the emergency department during Ramadan, closer fluid-electrolyte management and personalized follow-up protocols are recommended.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

General Surgery

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 10, 2026

Submission Date

March 9, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 1, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 3

APA
Seyit, M., Yılmaz, A., Özen, M., & Aykota, M. R. (2026). Comparison of ileus patients during Ramadan and non-ramadan periods: a retrospective study. Pamukkale Medical Journal, 19(3), 89-96. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1906007
AMA
1.Seyit M, Yılmaz A, Özen M, Aykota MR. Comparison of ileus patients during Ramadan and non-ramadan periods: a retrospective study. Pam Med J. 2026;19(3):89-96. doi:10.31362/patd.1906007
Chicago
Seyit, Murat, Atakan Yılmaz, Mert Özen, and Muhammed Raşid Aykota. 2026. “Comparison of Ileus Patients During Ramadan and Non-Ramadan Periods: A Retrospective Study”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 19 (3): 89-96. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1906007.
EndNote
Seyit M, Yılmaz A, Özen M, Aykota MR (July 1, 2026) Comparison of ileus patients during Ramadan and non-ramadan periods: a retrospective study. Pamukkale Medical Journal 19 3 89–96.
IEEE
[1]M. Seyit, A. Yılmaz, M. Özen, and M. R. Aykota, “Comparison of ileus patients during Ramadan and non-ramadan periods: a retrospective study”, Pam Med J, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 89–96, July 2026, doi: 10.31362/patd.1906007.
ISNAD
Seyit, Murat - Yılmaz, Atakan - Özen, Mert - Aykota, Muhammed Raşid. “Comparison of Ileus Patients During Ramadan and Non-Ramadan Periods: A Retrospective Study”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 19/3 (July 1, 2026): 89-96. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1906007.
JAMA
1.Seyit M, Yılmaz A, Özen M, Aykota MR. Comparison of ileus patients during Ramadan and non-ramadan periods: a retrospective study. Pam Med J. 2026;19:89–96.
MLA
Seyit, Murat, et al. “Comparison of Ileus Patients During Ramadan and Non-Ramadan Periods: A Retrospective Study”. Pamukkale Medical Journal, vol. 19, no. 3, July 2026, pp. 89-96, doi:10.31362/patd.1906007.
Vancouver
1.Murat Seyit, Atakan Yılmaz, Mert Özen, Muhammed Raşid Aykota. Comparison of ileus patients during Ramadan and non-ramadan periods: a retrospective study. Pam Med J. 2026 Jul. 1;19(3):89-96. doi:10.31362/patd.1906007

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