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What is the most common cause of mechanical obstruction in the intestines?
What is the most common cause of mechanical obstruction in the intestines?
- Impacted stools
- Intestinal adhesions
- Gallstones
- Hernia (correct)
Which condition is characterized by bands of fibrous tissue forming in the abdominal cavity?
Which condition is characterized by bands of fibrous tissue forming in the abdominal cavity?
- Intussusception
- Volvulus
- Bowel adhesions (correct)
- Endometriosis
Which type of hernia is characterized by a visible swelling on the body surface at the inguinal canal?
Which type of hernia is characterized by a visible swelling on the body surface at the inguinal canal?
- Indirect hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Direct hernia (correct)
- Umbilical hernia
What is a potential complication of hernia that can lead to bowel ischemia and gangrenous bowel?
What is a potential complication of hernia that can lead to bowel ischemia and gangrenous bowel?
Which condition is not considered a mechanical cause of intestinal obstruction?
Which condition is not considered a mechanical cause of intestinal obstruction?
What can result from adhesions between the bowel and hernia sac?
What can result from adhesions between the bowel and hernia sac?
What is the process that can lead to bowel obstruction?
What is the process that can lead to bowel obstruction?
In intussusception in children, what is the possible mechanism that leads to invagination of bowel segments?
In intussusception in children, what is the possible mechanism that leads to invagination of bowel segments?
What complication can occur as a result of volvulus?
What complication can occur as a result of volvulus?
Which of the following is a common site for intussusception?
Which of the following is a common site for intussusception?
What differentiates intussusception in children from adults?
What differentiates intussusception in children from adults?
What clinical manifestation may present in cases of intussusception?
What clinical manifestation may present in cases of intussusception?
What is the pathogenesis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?
What is the pathogenesis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?
How does lactose intolerance lead to diarrhea?
How does lactose intolerance lead to diarrhea?
Which gene mutation is associated with cystic fibrosis?
Which gene mutation is associated with cystic fibrosis?
What is a common symptom of lactose intolerance?
What is a common symptom of lactose intolerance?
What distinguishes mechanical from functional intestinal obstruction?
What distinguishes mechanical from functional intestinal obstruction?
Why is small bowel commonly affected by intestinal obstruction?
Why is small bowel commonly affected by intestinal obstruction?
