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Intestinal Obstruction
Alternate Names : Bowel Obstruction, Ileus, Intestinal Volvulus, Paralytic Ileus, Pseudo-Obstruction - Intestinal
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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Whether low levels would work for ER patients with hypoxia remains unclear. |
Pictures & Images
Ileus - X-Ray of Bowel Distension
Today's Top News Stories | • | Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Babies delivered at 37 weeks have double the troubles of those born at 39 weeks.
| • | Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is most common pediatric cancer. | • | Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006 - Jan 07, 2009, 14:00
Highest rates in South, Southwest; lowest rates in Northeast, government reports. | • | Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 7, 2009 - Jan 07, 2009, 09:58
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
| • | Study of Everest Climbers Questions Oxygen Use - Jan 07, 2009, 17:00
Whether low levels would work for ER patients with hypoxia remains unclear. |
This abdominal X-ray shows thickening of the bowel wall and swelling (distention) caused by a blockage (obstruction) in the intestines. A solution containing a dye (barium), which is visible on X-ray, was swallowed by the patient (the procedure is known as an upper GI series).
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- Digestive System
- Ileus - X-Ray of Distended Bowel and Stomach
- Ileus - X-Ray of Bowel Distension
- Intussusception - X-Ray
- Volvulus - X-Ray
- Small Bowel Obstruction - X-Ray
- Small Bowel Resection - Series
- Normal anatomy
- Indications
- Incision
- Procedure
- Aftercare
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• Peristalsis
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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
• Pictures & Images
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
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