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Revision as of 12:20, 7 August 2010




Also known as: Colic

Impaction
Simple Obstruction
Small Intestinal Simple Obstruction
Small Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestinal Impaction


Description

Signalment

Aetiology

Clinical Signs

Typical signs associated with small intestinal obstruction:

  • Moderate to severe colic
  • Nasogastric reflux may take a considerable time to develop because the ileum is the distal-most part of the small intestine


Diagnosis

Usually made at surgery

Treatment

Prognosis

Prevention

References