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Intestinal Obstruction

Alternate Names : Bowel Obstruction, Ileus, Intestinal Volvulus, Paralytic Ileus, Pseudo-Obstruction - Intestinal


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Ileus - X-Ray of Bowel Distension

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

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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  1. Digestive System
  2. Ileus - X-Ray of Distended Bowel and Stomach
  3. Ileus - X-Ray of Bowel Distension
  4. Intussusception - X-Ray
  5. Volvulus - X-Ray
  6. Small Bowel Obstruction - X-Ray
  7. Small Bowel Resection - Series
    1. Normal anatomy
    2. Indications
    3. Incision
    4. Procedure
    5. Aftercare

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Intestinal Obstruction Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Adhesion
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Abdominal Film
Barium Enema
CHEM-20
Upper GI and Small Bowel Series

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Abdomen - Swollen
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Sounds
Breath Odor
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