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To identify: The causes of intestinal obstruction depicted in the diagram.
Introduction: An impairment in the normal intestinal function due to a block in the food and liquid from passing through the small or large intestine is called the intestinal or bowel obstruction.
B.
To identify: The causes of intestinal obstruction depicted in the diagram.
Introduction: A failure or lack of movement of contents through the intestine is called intestinal obstruction. Intestinal obstructions rapidly occur in the small intestine (because of the smaller lumen), but also occur in the large intestine as well. Manifestation depends on the location and cause of the obstruction.
C.
To identify: The causes of intestinal obstruction depicted in the diagram.
Introduction: The formation of scar tissue, twisting of bowel, inflammation, or tumor is the major causes of the bowel instruction. If untreated, it could lead to peritonitis.
D.
To identify: The causes of intestinal obstruction depicted in the diagram.
Introduction: Intestinal obstructions rapidly occur in the small intestine (because of the smaller lumen), but also occur in the large intestine as well. Manifestation depends on the location and cause of the obstruction.
E.
To identify: The causes of intestinal obstruction depicted in the diagram.
Introduction: Diverticular disease is the condition that occurs due to the development of diverticulum (tiny pouch found in the mucosal lining of the bowel or the colon wall). An impairment in the normal intestinal function due to a block in the food and liquid from passing through the small or large intestine is called the intestinal or bowel obstruction.
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