What is strangulating obstruction?
Strangulating obstructions are characterised by interruption of the intestinal blood supply with simultaneous blockage of the intestinal lumen (White et al. 1980). The strangulating obstruction produces intestinal oedema and congestion, intestinal distension and eventually gangrene or rupture (or both).
What causes non mechanical obstruction?
Non-mechanical obstruction This can be caused by: Abdominal or pelvic surgery. Infections such as gastroenteritis or appendicitis. Opioid pain medications such as morphine or codeine.
What is a non obstructive ileus?
An ileus is referred to as a “nonmechanical bowel obstruction” because it occurs when the digestive tract stops normal movement. However, some conditions may cause a physical blockage, or mechanical obstruction, of the intestines.
What are the types of obstruction?
Mechanical causes of intestinal obstruction may include:
- Adhesions or scar tissue that forms after surgery.
- Foreign bodies (objects that are swallowed and block the intestines)
- Gallstones (rare)
- Hernias.
- Impacted stool.
- Intussusception (telescoping of one segment of bowel into another)
- Tumors blocking the intestines.
Can a small bowel obstruction cause peritonitis?
A partial obstruction can result in diarrhea, while a complete obstruction can make you unable to pass gas or stool. Intestinal obstruction may also cause serious infection and inflammation of your abdominal cavity, known as peritonitis.
Is intestinal blockage serious?
Untreated, intestinal obstruction can cause serious, life-threatening complications, including: Tissue death. Intestinal obstruction can cut off the blood supply to part of your intestine. Lack of blood causes the intestinal wall to die.
What are the 2 kinds of airway obstruction?
Types of airway obstructions Upper airway obstructions occur in the area from your nose and lips to your larynx (voice box). Lower airway obstructions occur between your larynx and the narrow passageways of your lungs. Partial airway obstructions allow some air to pass.