Definition of Intestinal Obstruction [Bowel Obstruction]
Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through.
Alternative Names
Paralytic ileus, Intestinal volvulus, Bowel obstruction, Ileus, Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal, Colonic ileus
Intestinal obstruction is significant mechanical impairment or complete arrest of the passage of contents through the intestine. Symptoms include cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus. Diagnosis is clinical, confirmed by abdominal x‑rays. Treatment is fluid resuscitation, nasogastric suction, and, in most cases of complete obstruction, surgery.
Mechanical obstruction is divided into obstruction of the small bowel [including the duodenum] and obstruction of the large bowel. Obstruction may be partial or complete. About 85% of partial small-bowel obstructions resolve with nonoperative treatment, whereas about 85% of complete small-bowel obstructions require operation
Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through.
Alternative Names
Paralytic ileus, Intestinal volvulus, Bowel obstruction, Ileus, Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal, Colonic ileus
Intestinal obstruction is significant mechanical impairment or complete arrest of the passage of contents through the intestine. Symptoms include cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus. Diagnosis is clinical, confirmed by abdominal x‑rays. Treatment is fluid resuscitation, nasogastric suction, and, in most cases of complete obstruction, surgery.
Mechanical obstruction is divided into obstruction of the small bowel [including the duodenum] and obstruction of the large bowel. Obstruction may be partial or complete. About 85% of partial small-bowel obstructions resolve with nonoperative treatment, whereas about 85% of complete small-bowel obstructions require operation
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