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Intestinal Obstruction
Alternate Names : Bowel Obstruction, Ileus, Intestinal Volvulus, Paralytic Ileus, Pseudo-Obstruction - Intestinal
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Intestinal Obstruction Complications
- Infection
- Gangrene of the bowel
- Perforation (hole) in the intestine
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• Definition
• Intestinal Obstruction Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Intestinal Obstruction Symptoms & Signs
• Intestinal Obstruction Prevention
• Intestinal Obstruction Diagnosis & Tests
• Intestinal Obstruction Treatment
• Intestinal Obstruction Prognosis
• Intestinal Obstruction Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Adhesion
• Cholelithiasis
• Crohn's Disease
• Intussusception (Children)
• Peritonitis
• Pneumonia
• Tumor
• Viral Gastroenteritis
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal Film
• Barium Enema
• CHEM-20
• Upper GI and Small Bowel Series
Other Topics
• Abdomen - Swollen
• Abdominal Pain
• Abdominal Sounds
• Breath Odor
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Gas/Flatus - Excessive
• Groin Lump
• Malignancy
• Nausea and Vomiting
Review Date : 11/7/2002
Reviewed By : Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, and Timothy Cruz, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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