Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders: Paralytic Ileus

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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?

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?

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?

Uncoordinated peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of paralytic ileus on intestinal contents?

Impaired movement downward Signup and view all the answers

What type of bowel obstruction is characterized by obstruction of a segment of intestine at both ends?

Closed loop obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a closed loop obstruction and other types of bowel obstruction?

It involves obstruction at two points Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the condition in which a segment of intestine is obstructed at two points?

Closed loop obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of a closed loop obstruction?

Obstruction at two points Signup and view all the answers

What type of bowel obstruction is particularly dangerous?

Closed loop obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the first classification of etiology?

Causes in the lumen Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for causes within the lumen?

Intraluminal Signup and view all the answers

What is the second classification of etiology?

Causes in the wall Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of etiology that is not mentioned?

Causes outside the wall and lumen Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of classifications of etiology mentioned in the text?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What may be noted in cases of irreducible external hernia or scar of previous operation?

Rectal Examination Signup and view all the answers

What can be observed in the rectal examination of small bowel obstruction?

It is empty and often ballooned out Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of rectal examination in small bowel obstruction?

To assess the severity of the obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of small bowel obstruction?

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between small bowel obstruction and rectal examination?

Rectal examination can diagnose small bowel obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary finding on an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray in a patient with SBO?

Dilated small bowel (>3 cm in diameter) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of small bowel on an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray in a patient with SBO?

Step ladder appearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of absent or minimal colonic gas on an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray?

It suggests a small bowel obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of an Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray in diagnosing SBO?

It can detect the presence of SBO Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnosis based on the Erect and Supine abdominal X-ray findings of dilated small bowel and multiple air fluid levels?

Small bowel obstruction Signup and view all the answers

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What is paralytic ileus characterized by?

What is the main consequence of paralytic ileus?

What prevents the coordinated movement of intestinal contents in paralytic ileus?

What is the result of paralytic ileus on peristalsis?

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 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 characteristic feature of a closed loop obstruction?

What type of bowel obstruction is particularly dangerous?

What is the first classification of etiology?

What is the term for causes within the lumen?

What is the second classification of etiology?

What is the classification of etiology that is not mentioned?

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 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 a common symptom of small bowel obstruction?

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 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 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?

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