X> What is Intestinal Obstruction? ... Examples of Causes of Intestinal Obstruction ... What is Ileus?
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X> What is Intestinal Obstruction? Intestinal obstruction is blockage of the inside of the intestines by an actual mechanical obstruction. Some causes include adhesions (scar tissue), foreign bodies, intussusception, ischemia (decreased blood supply), hernias, volvulus (twisting) or tumors. As blockage occurs.....
X> Examples of Causes of Intestinal Obstruction: Obstruction due to hernia ... Obstruction due to mesenteric occlusion ... Obstruction due to volvulus ... Obstruction due to intussusception ... Obstruction due to tumor ... Obstruction due to adhesions
X> Ileus is a functional rather than mechanical obstruction of the bowel. It is a lack of propulsive peristalsis (wave-like movement) of the bowel. It stops the...
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