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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for Bowel obstruction
  1. Small bowel obstruction - x-ray (image) 
    ... are important in diagnosing the presence of small bowel obstruction. When obstruction occurs, both fluid and gas collect ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/3069.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Intestinal obstruction (pediatric) - series (image) 
    Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in children. It occurs when a segment of small bowel "telescopes" on itself, thus causing swelling, obstruction, and eventually intestinal gangrene.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100165_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Intestinal obstruction repair - series (image) 
    The most common causes of intestinal obstruction in adults are adhesions, hernias, and colon cancer. Adhesions are scars that form between loops of intestine, usually caused by prior ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100116_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Before and after small intestine anastomosis (image) 
    In all cases of intestinal obstruction, the intestine involved is carefully examined. If any parts of the intestine look unhealthy from lack of blood flow during ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8924.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Volvulus (image) 
    An intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass ... bowel on itself. It is one cause of intestinal obstruction.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/10031.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Small bowel resection - series (image) 
    ... may be recommended for: Blockage of the intestine (intestinal obstruction) due to scar tissue or deformities Bleeding, infection, or ulcers due to inflammation of the small intestine (regional ... enteritis, Crohn's disease) Injuries Cancer Precancerous polyps
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100039_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Large bowel resection - series (image) 
    ... may be indicated for: Blockage of the intestine (intestinal obstruction) due to scar tissue or tumors Bleeding, due to diverticulosis or arteriovenous malformations Injuries Cancer Precancerous polyps Familial polyposis Infection, due to diverticulitis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100089_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Colostomy - series (image) 
    ... function normally or needs rest from normal functions. Intestinal obstruction with associated inflammation, as in diverticulitis, is a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100011_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Abdominal exploration - series (image) 
    ... for trauma, severe abdominal pain of unknown cause, intestinal obstruction, inflammatory diseases like appendicitis and diverticulitis, and cancer ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100049_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Ileus - x-ray of distended bowel and stomach (image) 
    ... filled with fluid and a swollen (distended) small bowel, caused by a blockage (pseudo-obstruction) in the intestines. A solution containing a dye ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1169.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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