Bowel obstructions

Bowel obstructions are defined by a partial or total intestinal transit.

3 types of occlusions:

  • Ileus paralytic, also known as "so-called intestinal obstruction"

  • Intestinal strangulation

  • Simple mechanical obstruction

 

Risk factors:

  • A cancerous tumor, benign or malignant

  • A circulatory intestinal deficit may cause an infarction

  • A lack or a disappearance of intestinal peristalsis

  • A strangulation, a twist of the intestines by a flange (scar) or a twist of a bit too long sigmoid colon consequence

 

Symptoms:

  • Meteorism

  • Strong pain

  • Transit stop

  • Vomiting

Treatment:

  • Surgery