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Intestinal Obstruction

Complications

Intestinal Obstruction Complications

Complications of intestinal obstruction include:

Dehydration
Ischemic bowel disease
Intestinal perforation
Peritonitis
Sepsis

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Hernia
Ileus
Intussusception
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Volvulus

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Abdominal pain
Abdominal swelling
Constipation
Vomiting

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Last Updated: Nov 29, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Intestinal Obstruction References:

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Franklin ME Jr, Gonzalez JJ Jr, Miter DB, Glass JL, Paulson D. Laparoscopic diagnosis and treatment of intestinal obstruction. Surg Endosc. 2004 Jan;18(1):26-30.
Hajivassiliou CA. Intestinal obstruction in neonatal/pediatric surgery. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2003 Nov;12(4):241-53.