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What is paralytic ileus characterized by?
What is paralytic ileus characterized by?
- Inflammation of the gut wall
- Abnormal gut secretion
- Gut obstruction due to tumor
- Abnormal gut motility (correct)
What is the main consequence of paralytic ileus?
What is the main consequence of paralytic ileus?
- Gut obstruction due to scar tissue
- Impaired gut motility (correct)
- Inflammation of the gut wall
- Increased gut secretion
What prevents the coordinated movement of intestinal contents in paralytic ileus?
What prevents the coordinated movement of intestinal contents in paralytic ileus?
- Abnormal gut secretion
- Gut obstruction due to tumor
- Disturbances in gut motility (correct)
- Inflammation of the gut wall
What is the result of paralytic ileus on peristalsis?
What is the result of paralytic ileus on peristalsis?
What is the primary effect of paralytic ileus on intestinal contents?
What is the primary effect of paralytic ileus on intestinal contents?
What type of bowel obstruction is characterized by obstruction of a segment of intestine at both ends?
What type of bowel obstruction is characterized by obstruction of a segment of intestine at both ends?
What is the main difference between a closed loop obstruction and other types of bowel obstruction?
What is the main difference between a closed loop obstruction and other types of bowel obstruction?
What is the name of the condition in which a segment of intestine is obstructed at two points?
What is the name of the condition in which a segment of intestine is obstructed at two points?
What is the characteristic feature of a closed loop obstruction?
What is the characteristic feature of a closed loop obstruction?
What type of bowel obstruction is particularly dangerous?
What type of bowel obstruction is particularly dangerous?
What is the first classification of etiology?
What is the first classification of etiology?
What is the term for causes within the lumen?
What is the term for causes within the lumen?
What is the second classification of etiology?
What is the second classification of etiology?
What is the classification of etiology that is not mentioned?
What is the classification of etiology that is not mentioned?
What is the number of classifications of etiology mentioned in the text?
What is the number of classifications of etiology mentioned in the text?
What may be noted in cases of irreducible external hernia or scar of previous operation?
What may be noted in cases of irreducible external hernia or scar of previous operation?
What can be observed in the rectal examination of small bowel obstruction?
What can be observed in the rectal examination of small bowel obstruction?
What is the primary purpose of rectal examination in small bowel obstruction?
What is the primary purpose of rectal examination in small bowel obstruction?
What is a common symptom of small bowel obstruction?
What is a common symptom of small bowel obstruction?
What is the relationship between small bowel obstruction and rectal examination?
What is the relationship between small bowel obstruction and rectal examination?
What is the primary finding on an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray in a patient with SBO?
What is the primary finding on an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray in a patient with SBO?
What is the characteristic appearance of small bowel on an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray in a patient with SBO?
What is the characteristic appearance of small bowel on an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray in a patient with SBO?
What is the significance of absent or minimal colonic gas on an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray?
What is the significance of absent or minimal colonic gas on an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray?
What is the primary advantage of an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray in diagnosing SBO?
What is the primary advantage of an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray in diagnosing SBO?
What is the diagnosis based on the Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray findings of dilated small bowel and multiple air fluid levels?
What is the diagnosis based on the Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray findings of dilated small bowel and multiple air fluid levels?
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Paralytic ileus
Paralytic ileus
A condition where the gut's movement is disrupted.
Closed loop obstruction
Closed loop obstruction
Bowel obstruction where the intestine is blocked at both ends.
Intraluminal causes
Intraluminal causes
Causes of a blockage originating inside the intestinal tube.
Small bowel obstruction
Small bowel obstruction
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Rectal examination
Rectal examination
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Nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting
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Erect and supine abdominal X-ray
Erect and supine abdominal X-ray
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Dilated small bowel
Dilated small bowel
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Step-ladder appearance
Step-ladder appearance
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Absent colonic gas
Absent colonic gas
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Impaired gut motility
Impaired gut motility
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Uncoordinated peristalsis
Uncoordinated peristalsis
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Impaired movement
Impaired movement
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Obstruction at two points
Obstruction at two points
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Causes in the wall
Causes in the wall
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Causes outside the wall and lumen
Causes outside the wall and lumen
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Number of classifications mentioned
Number of classifications mentioned
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Rectum empty on examination
Rectum empty on examination
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Multiple air-fluid levels
Multiple air-fluid levels
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Small bowel diameter > 3 cm
Small bowel diameter > 3 cm
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Diagnosis of Small Bowel Obstruction
Diagnosis of Small Bowel Obstruction
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