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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Is A Bowel Obstruction

Health Encyclopedia: Intestinal Obstruction Repair

Definition

Intestinal obstruction repair is surgery to relieve a bowel obstruction. A complete obstruction, no matter what the cause, is a surgical emergency.


Alternative Names

Repair of volvulus; Reduction of intussusception


Description

When a blockage occurs in the bowel (intestine), stool is unable to move through. Gas is trapped within the bowel, causing swelling and abdominal distention. The obstruction also interrupts normal blood flow, which can cause portions...

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Expert & Community Posts

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...and quality of life. In certain patients prone to bowel obstruction (those with pancreatic,... Read more »

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...mellitus and thyroid disease) Use of pain medications Bowel obstruction If you do suffer... Read more »

Health Guide

Intestinal obstruction
Paralytic ileus; Intestinal volvulus; Bowel obstruction; Ileus; Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal Prevention Prevention depends on the cause. Treatment of... Read more »
Intestinal obstruction repair
...damage or tissue death occurs in the bowel. Convalescence The time it takes to recover from bowel obstruction surgery depends on the specific operation needed to correct the obstruction... Read more »
Intestinal obstruction repair
...surgery include the following: Bowel leaks Formation of scar tissue (adhesions) Bowel obstruction after surgery Temporary paralysis of the bowel (paralytic... Read more »
Intestinal obstruction
Paralytic ileus; Intestinal volvulus; Bowel obstruction; Ileus; Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal Treatment The objective of treatment is to decompress the... Read more »
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May cause some intestinal obstruction, resulting in abdominal pain Read more »

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