ISSN No. 2079-8547 (Recognized by PMDC)
FREQUENCY OF COMMON CAUSES IN MECHANICAL INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION
Abstract
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Obstruction of the bowel may be Dynamic (mechanical) obstruction or adynamic (non-mechanical)
obstruction in which no true peristalsis is seen. Abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, abdominal distension and
failure to pass flatus are the cardinal features of intestinal obstruction. The objective of this study is to determine
frequency of common causes in mechanical intestinal obstruction.
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