Possible Complications Intestinal Obstruction
Complications may include or may lead to:
Complications may include or may lead to:
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Infection
- Jaundice
- Perforation (hole) in the intestine
If the obstruction blocks the blood supply to the intestine, the tissue may die, causing infection and gangrene. Risk factors for tissue death include intestinal cancer, Crohn's disease, hernia, and previous abdominal surgery.
In the newborn, paralytic ileus that is associated with destruction of the bowel wall (necrotizing enterocolitis) is life-threatening and may lead to blood and lung infections.
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