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| ===Diagnostic Imaging=== | | ===Diagnostic Imaging=== |
| ====Radiography==== | | ====Radiography==== |
− | The cause of the obstruction may be visible
| + | *Plain abdominal radiography may be all that is needed to reveal the cause of the obstruction. |
| + | *Contrast radiography may be needed if ileus and obstruction cannot easily be distinguished. |
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| ====Ultrasonography==== | | ====Ultrasonography==== |
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| ===Histopathology=== | | ===Histopathology=== |
| + | *Fine needle aspirate may be warranted before surgery if a mass is suspected, such as lymphoma. |
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| ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |
| + | ===Electrolyte and acid-base derangements=== |
| + | *If present, these need to be corrected peior to anaesthesia. |
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| + | ===Surgery=== |
| + | * |
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