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238,733 (2019) [ 4 ] Bowel obstruction, also known as intestinal obstruction, is a mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines which prevents the normal movement of the products of digestion. [ 2 ][ 5 ] Either the small bowel or large bowel may be affected. [ 1 ] Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, bloating and not ...
Ogilvie syndrome. Ogilvie syndrome, or acute colonic pseudo-obstruction is the acute dilatation of the colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction in severely ill patients. [1] Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction is characterized by massive dilatation of the cecum (diameter > 10 cm) and right colon on abdominal X-ray. [2][3] It is a type of ...
Bowel obstruction is a blockage of the small or large intestine which prevents the normal movement of the products of digestion. [11] It may occur due to scar tissue after surgery, twisting of the bowel around itself, hernias, or gastrointestinal tumors. Reduced forward movement of bowel contents results in a build up of pressure within the ...
Approximately 1 in 5 emergency surgeries are due to adhesive bowel obstruction. When possible this is managed without surgery with IV fluids, and NG tube to drain the stomach and intestines, and bowel rest (not eating) until the obstruction resolves. If signs of bowel ischemia or perforation are present then emergency surgery is required.
[66] [67] Plain abdominal films may be useful for the detection of ureteral calculi, small bowel obstruction, or perforated ulcer, but these conditions are rarely confused with appendicitis. [68] An opaque fecalith can be identified in the right lower quadrant in fewer than 5% of people being evaluated for appendicitis. [ 45 ]
ICD-9-CM. 45.75. [edit on Wikidata] A proctosigmoidectomy, Hartmann's operation or Hartmann's procedure is the surgical resection of the rectosigmoid colon with closure of the anorectal stump and formation of an end colostomy. It was used to treat colon cancer or inflammation (proctosigmoiditis, proctitis, diverticulitis, volvulus, etc.).
A piece of diseased ileum following removal by surgery. Short bowel syndrome (SBS, or simply short gut) is a rare malabsorption disorder caused by a lack of functional small intestine. [3] The primary symptom is diarrhea, which can result in dehydration, malnutrition, and weight loss. [1] Other symptoms may include bloating, heartburn, feeling ...
The neonatal bowel obstruction is suspected based on polyhydramnios in utero, bilious vomiting, failure to pass meconium in the first day of life, and abdominal distension. [3] The presentations of NBO may vary. [4] It may be subtle and easily overlooked on physical examination or can involve massive abdominal distension, respiratory distress ...