18 Questions
What is the most common cause of mechanical obstruction in the intestines?
Hernia
Which condition is characterized by bands of fibrous tissue forming in the abdominal cavity?
Bowel adhesions
Which type of hernia is characterized by a visible swelling on the body surface at the inguinal canal?
Direct hernia
What is a potential complication of hernia that can lead to bowel ischemia and gangrenous bowel?
Bowel strangulation
Which condition is not considered a mechanical cause of intestinal obstruction?
Paralytic ileus
What can result from adhesions between the bowel and hernia sac?
Incarcerated hernia
What is the process that can lead to bowel obstruction?
Fibrous tissue formation followed by inflammation
In intussusception in children, what is the possible mechanism that leads to invagination of bowel segments?
Thickening of lymphatic tissue causing forward movement
What complication can occur as a result of volvulus?
Bowel infarction and gangrene
Which of the following is a common site for intussusception?
Ileocaecal junction
What differentiates intussusception in children from adults?
Presence of bowel abnormalities like tumors
What clinical manifestation may present in cases of intussusception?
'Sausage-shaped' mass in abdomen
What is the pathogenesis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?
Autodigestion of the pancreas
How does lactose intolerance lead to diarrhea?
By drawing water into the intestine lumen
Which gene mutation is associated with cystic fibrosis?
CFTR gene mutation
What is a common symptom of lactose intolerance?
Abdominal cramps
What distinguishes mechanical from functional intestinal obstruction?
Mechanical obstruction involves structural blockage
Why is small bowel commonly affected by intestinal obstruction?
Due to a small lumen in the small bowel
Learn about the causes and types of intestinal obstruction, including mechanical obstruction from hernias, adhesions, and tumors, as well as functional/pseudo-obstruction like Hirschsprung disease and paralytic ileus.
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