2.large Bowel Obstruction
2.large Bowel Obstruction
2.large Bowel Obstruction
Define:
Large bowel obstruction is a blockage of large colon
that prevent food and fluid from passing through.
Large bowel obstruction can be causes many
condition including fibrous bands of tissue in the
abdomen (Adhesion) or tumors.
Cause:
Inflammatory bowel disease .
Colonic volvulus (twisting of the colon)
Cont..
Adhesion
Constipation.
Fecal impaction.
Colon Artesia.
Diverticular
Benign strictures.
Endometriosis.
• Paralytic ileus ( Intestine donot function properly).
Abdominal surgery.
Pelvic surgery.
Pathology
The prevalence of mechanical large bowel obstruction
increase with age as does it main cause ,colon cancer,
diverticulitis, sigmoid volvulus are also potential cause
this disorder. Mechanical obstruction of the large bowel
cause bowel dilation above the obstruction. This cause
mucosal edema and impaired venous or arterial blood
flow to bowel . Bowel edema and ischemia increase the
mucosal permeability of the bowel which can lead to
bacterial translocation, system toxicity, dehydration. That
bowel ischemia can lead to perforation which result from
decrease para symphatic tone.
Cause cont..
Infection .
Certain medication.
Muscle and nerve disorder.
Diagnosis :
Stool test .
Blood test.
X-ray abdomen.
Cont..
CT or MRI.
Colonoscopy.
Endoscopy.
Laparoscopy.
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