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Intestinal obstruction

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Digestive system
Ileus - X-ray of bowel distension
Ileus - X-ray of bowel distension
Ileus - X-ray of distended bowel and stomach
Ileus - X-ray of distended bowel and stomach
Intussusception - x-ray
Small bowel obstruction - X-ray
Small bowel obstruction - X-ray
Small bowel resection - series
Small bowel resection - series
Volvulus - X-ray
Volvulus - X-ray
Alternative Names

Paralytic ileus; Intestinal volvulus; Bowel obstruction; Ileus; Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal


Prevention

Prevention depends on the cause. Treatment of conditions (such as tumors and hernias) that are related to obstruction may reduce the risk.

Some causes of obstruction are not preventable.


Review Date: 07/28/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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