Difference between revisions of "Category:Obstruction, Intestinal"
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Revision as of 13:00, 31 May 2010
Obstruction, Intestinal
Intestinal obstruction can be the sequel to either mechanical or functional causes. Mechanical obstruction occurs due to physical blockage of the intestinal lumen whereas functional obstruction results from a decrease or inhibition of intestinal motility due to loss of smooth muscle contraction (Brown et. al, 2007).
Subcategories
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.