Paralytic Intestinal Obstruction (Paralytic Ileus)

Paralytic bowel obstruction causes the movement of the bowel (peristalsis) to stop suddenly. The intestinal contents can no longer be transported toward the rectum because of the intestinal paralysis. As in mechanical intestinal obstruction, the germs contained in the intestinal contents can pass through the intestinal wall. They enter the abdominal cavity and lead to … Paralytic Intestinal Obstruction (Paralytic Ileus)

Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction (Mechanical Ileus)

The small and large intestines are in constant motion to move digested food in waves toward the rectum. This movement, typical of the gastrointestinal tract, is called peristalsis. How strong the peristalsis can be can be seen particularly well in diarrhea. However, intestinal obstruction can also trigger violent intestinal movements. The result is severe abdominal … Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction (Mechanical Ileus)

Duration of the entire healing process | OP of a bowel obstruction

Duration of the entire healing process The duration of the entire healing process is highly dependent on whether the bowel obstruction is mechanical or paralytic and how it is caused. A mechanical bowel obstruction is in most cases treated surgically and is associated with a long inpatient hospital stay. A paralytic ileus must not be … Duration of the entire healing process | OP of a bowel obstruction

Intestinal obstruction as a complication of other operations | OP of a bowel obstruction

Intestinal obstruction as a complication of other operations About half of all intestinal obstructions are caused by adhesions or clamps. These are proliferating tissues that are formed by the healing process of scars. Especially operations in the abdominal cavity often lead to scarring and the growth of adhesions. When the adhesions form around a section … Intestinal obstruction as a complication of other operations | OP of a bowel obstruction

Causes of intestinal obstruction

Introduction An intestinal obstruction (ileus) is a disturbance of the intestinal passage through a constriction or strangulation. As a result, the intestinal contents can no longer be transported further towards the anus and excreted, resulting in a congestion of faeces and the typical symptoms of an ileus, such as severe abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence and … Causes of intestinal obstruction

Causes of functional intestinal obstruction | Causes of intestinal obstruction

Causes of functional intestinal obstruction A paralytic ileus is caused by a functional disorder of the intestine and is also called intestinal paralysis. This means that the intestine is continuous and not interrupted by a mechanical obstacle. A further distinction is made between primary and secondary paralytic ileus. The reason for a primary functional ileus … Causes of functional intestinal obstruction | Causes of intestinal obstruction

Symptoms of intestinal obstruction in the baby | Symptoms of bowel obstruction

Symptoms of intestinal obstruction in the baby In the early stages of an intestinal obstruction, the baby may develop watery, mucous diarrhoea. This is the liquid stool residue that slips past the intestinal obstruction, the “blockage”. An intestinal obstruction causes abdominal pain. In a baby, the abdominal pain can be noticeable by increased crying and … Symptoms of intestinal obstruction in the baby | Symptoms of bowel obstruction