INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION IN ITS SURGICAL ASPECT.

Intestinal Obstruction: Its Pathology and Treatment, Medical and Surgical

Surgical Correction of Intestinal Obstruction in a German Shepherd Dog

A 15 month old German shepherd dog was presented with a history of chronic vomitions, anorexia, dehydration and loss of condition. Physical examination revealed a hard palpable object in mid abdominal region and lateral abdominal radiograph revealed a radiolucent foreign body with moderate distension of intestinal loops. Emergency exploratory enterotomy was performed and maize corn was retrieve...

Clinical Study and Surgical Management of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults

Background and Objectives: Bowel obstruction remains one of the most common intra-abdominal problems faced by general surgeons in their practice, whether caused by hernia, neoplasm, adhesions or related to biochemical disturbances. Intestinal obstruction of either the small or large bowel continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The objectives are to study the various modes of ...

Is Meconium Obstruction Distinguishable from Intestinal Obstruction through Ultrasound?

Background: Since the treatment of meconium ileus is very different from other types of intestinal obstruction, it is very important to distinguish these two entities. The aim of this study was to assess sonographic findings to differentiate meconium ileus from other types of obstruction. Methods: This study was performed in Dr. Sheikh and Akbar hospitals, Mashhad Medical University of Science...

Intestinal obstruction due to retained, eroding surgical sponge. Case report.

A surgical sponge left in the peritoneal cavity at cesarean section eroded into the bowel and caused obstruction 3 years later. This unusual case is presented.