Intestinal obstruction clinical presentation and causes Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two types of contraction that the bowel makes?
A
segmented
peristalsis
2
Q
what is intestinal obstruction?
A
arrest/blockage of onward propulsion of intestinal contents
3
Q
what is intussusception?
A
one hollow structure is pushed into its distal hollow structure
4
Q
what is atresia?
A
absence of opening or failure of development of hollow structure
5
Q
how is obstruction classified?
A
- site
- extent - partial/complete
- true vs false bowel obstruction ie due to mechanical or paralytic cause respectively
- pathology -
