Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders Flashcards
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Mechanical Obstruction
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the bowel is physically blocked by problems outside the intestine, in the bowel wall, or in the intestinal lumen (adhesion, tumors, hernia, volvulus, intussusception)-fecal
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Nonmechanical Obstruction
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does not involve a physical obstruction in or outside the intestine, peristalsis is decreased or absent because of neuromuscular disturbance, resulting in slowing of the movement or backup of intestinal contents(handling of intestines during surgery)-non-fecal