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Intestinal Obstruction


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

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Intestinal Obstruction Treatment

The objective of treatment is to decompress the intestine with suction, using a nasogastric tube inserted into the stomach or intestine. This will relieve abdominal distention and vomiting.

Surgery to relieve the obstruction may be necessary if decompression by nasogastric tube does not relieve the symptoms, or if tissue death is suspected.

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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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