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| | Constipation, impaction, and bowel obstruction: 303510 |
 | | Constipation, impaction, and bowel obstruction are common problems for oncology patients. | | | If the bowel obstruction is thought to be functional (rather than mechanical) in origin, metoclopramide is the drug of choice due to its prokinetic effects on the bowel. | | | In contrast to constipation or impaction, an intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete occlusion of the bowel lumen by a process other than fecal impaction. |
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| | Medical Acupuncture Online Journal, Volume 12 #2, case 2 |
| | Obstruction is the most common surgical condition of the small bowel, often occurring as a consequence of scarring within the abdominal cavity, secondary to a prior surgical procedure. | | | Martha M. Grout, MD Obstruction is the most common surgical condition of the small bowel. | | | She had experienced frequent bowel obstructions with surgical revision of the colostomy 4 times. |
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http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/aama_marf/journal/vol12_2/case2.html
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| | Bowel Obstruction - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library |
| | The surgery for bowel obstruction, including those related to diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, twisting of the intestine, and some cancers, is often done laparoscopically. | | | An obstruction caused by twisting of the intestine can be treated with several methods, such as by straightening out the twisting segment. | | | In some cases of obstruction caused by inoperable cancer, doctors may place expandable metal tubes called stents in the large or small intestine to help intestinal contents move forward. |
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http://www.questdiagnostics.com/kbase/topic/mini/uf4382/treatmnt.htm
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| | Bowel Obstruction in Hospice Care |
| | Bowel obstruction can occur acutely, but often has an insidious onset.* The transition from partial bowel obstruction to complete occlusion can be difficult to appreciate if the course is gradual. | | | This complication is seen in approximately 3% of all cancers, but 25-42% of ovarian cancers, and at least 16% of colorectal cancers are affected.* In the past, either surgery or NG drainage with IV fluids were the treatments of choice. | | | A new surgical therapy for colorectal obstruction involves placement of a flexible covered stent across the obstruction. |
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http://hospice.xtn.net/bowelob.htm
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| | Responses - Bowel Obstruction |
| | Colonic pseudo-obstruction has also been treated surgically, with diversion of the bowel at the level of the cecum, where the small and large intestines join together, and ileostomy. | | | Obviously, this form of treatment would not work if both large and small bowel are affected. | | | There may be newer drugs that can be used to improve bowel motility. |
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http://www.mdausa.org/experts/question.cfm?id=3167&disease=62
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| | eMedicine - Obstruction, Small Bowel : Article by Brian A Nobie, MD |
| | If obstruction is a chronic sequela of radiation therapy, surgical treatment is indicated. | | | Radiation enteritis: If obstruction follows radiation therapy acutely, nonoperative treatment accompanied by steroids is usually sufficient. | | | Complete obstructions treated successfully nonoperatively have higher incidence of recurrence than those treated surgically. |
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| | NCCS: Palliative Care & Symptom Management - Side Effects - Bowel Obstruction |
| | Symptoms of bowel obstruction will depend, to some degree, on the location of the obstruction — small or large intestine, as well as the degree of obstruction, ranging from partial to complete. | | | A bowel obstruction — the partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine &; sometimes occurs in people with cancer. | | | In those instances, placement of a stent (a self-expanding tube placed at the site of the obstruction, designed to keep intestine open) may be the best choice of treatment. |
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http://www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/essential/effects/bowel.aspx
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| | Large Bowel Obstruction -- Women's Health Advisor |
| | If the obstruction is caused by a twist in the intestine or buildup of scar tissue, the surgeon will remove the part of the intestine with the scar tissue or twist. | | | If the obstruction is only partly blocking the intestine, you may feel temporary relief when liquid stool or gas passes out of the body. | | | The contents of the bowel are pushed along by the muscle in the intestinal wall. |
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http://www.medformation.com/ac/crswa.nsf/wha/wha_lbobstr_crs.htm
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| | Acute large bowel obstruction |
| | This study shows that the use of stents is a safe and effective alternative to surgical relief of acute and complete large bowel obstruction. | | | In this study we present our experience of the use of stents in the initial management of six patients with acute and sub-acute large bowel obstruction. | | | Avoidance of preliminary surgery to defunction the bowel is therefore desirable, and stenting of the stricture would theoretically offer an alternative. |
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| | Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | In small bowel obstruction the pain tends to be colicky (cramping and intermittent) in nature, with spasms lasting a few minutes. | | | Adhesive obstructions often settle without surgery, but if prolonged may require surgical intervention. | | | Obstruction may be due to causes within the bowel lumen, within the wall of the bowel, or external to the bowel (such as compression, entrapment or volvulus). |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowel_obstruction
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| | Constipation, impaction, and bowel obstruction: 503510 |
| | Constipation is the slow movement of feces (stool or body wastes) through the large intestine resulting in infrequent bowel movements and the passage of dry, hard stools. | | | Patients who have colostomies are especially at risk of developing constipation, which can lead to bowel obstruction. | | | This and other credible information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care, and ongoing clinical trials, is available from the National Cancer Institute. |
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| | Bowel Dysfunction with Systemic Scleroderma by the International Scleroderma Network (ISN) |
| | Assessment of intestinal permeability and orocecal transit time in patients with systemic sclerosis: analysis of relationships with epidemiologic and clinical parameters. | | | Elimination Problems Use this chart when you or a family member has pain, itching or blood with a bowel movement. | | | In eight out of 10 patients the manometric criteria for intestinal pseudo-obstruction were fulfilled, with a motility pattern consistent with both neuropathy and myopathy. |
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| | BOWEL OBSTRUCTION |
| | This includes assessing the general condition of the patient, the evidence of mechanical obstruction, reasonable expectation of survival and quality of life. | | | While every effort is made to give correct information, it is the responsibility of the practitioner to confirm accuracy of dosage specific to each individual patient. | | | Suitability for surgery should be assessed to justify any surgical intervention. |
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http://www.wrpsmp.com/RPCP03/bowelobs03.html
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| | Bowel Obstruction |
| | Someone with a complete obstruction may have a bowel movement if there is stool below the obstruction. | | | Sudden severe pain may suggest a blockage in two places (a closed-loop obstruction). | | | Most people who have small-bowel obstruction experience waves of crampy abdominal pain. |
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http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/mini/uf4382/symptoms.htm
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| | Adult Health Advisor 2005.2: Small Bowel Obstruction |
| | You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. | | | Scar tissue may form in the abdomen from surgery, injury (such as penetrating wounds or auto accidents), and infections (such as appendicitis). | | | This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. |
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http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_sbobstru_crs.htm
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| | Mechanical Bowel Obstruction - New Jersey |
| | During surgery, the blocked part of the bowel may be removed. | | | Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history and perform a physical exam. | | | In addition, you may need antibiotics and pain medication during recovery. |
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| | Small Bowel Obstruction |
| | However, in some cases, the obstruction worsens to the point that the blood supply to an area of bowel is jeopardized and immediate surgery is necessary. | | | A decision also needs to made regarding whether to do surgery. | | | Alternatively, in patients with longstanding Crohn's, obstructions may stem from chronic scarring in the small bowel. |
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http://health.ivillage.com/digestion/dibowel/0,,6ds7,00.html
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| | eMedicine - Obstruction, Large Bowel : Article by Charles McCabe, MD |
| | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. | | | Emergency Department Care: Initial therapy is directed at patient comfort and volume resuscitation with the ultimate goal to decompress the large intestine. | | | Abdominal distention may be significant in patients with a large-bowel obstruction. |
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| | p020325a - Small Bowel Obstruction |
| | A prospective study of 1333 patients with acute abdominal pain. | | | RESULTS: The most efficient symptoms in the diagnosis of acute small-bowel obstruction were previous abdominal surgery (relative risk (RR) = 12.1) and type of pain (colic/intermittent versus steady) (RR = 2.4). | | | A computer-based diagnostic score increases the sensitivity and usefulness index of the diagnosis of acute small-bowel obstruction in comparison with clinical decision alone. |
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| | Teaching File Case#23 |
| | Water-soluble contrast enema (CE) was utilized to image the colon junction where it abruptly ends. | | | Speckled meconium may be present in dilated bowel. | | | There is some frothy-appearing material in the bowel lumen in the right lower quadrant. |
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| | Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Metastasis |
| | This patient presents with clinical and radiographic evidence of small bowel obstruction by two deeply invasive submucosal masses. | | | Although malignant tumors of the small intestine are rare (comprising only 3-6% of all gastrointestinal neoplasms), the risk of primary adenocarcinoma of the small bowel is increased following colorectal cancer (6). | | | A population based study of the incidence of malignant small bowel tumors, SEER, 1973-1990. |
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| | Small bowel obstruction |
| | Small bowel obstruction accounts for 5% of acute surgical admissions | | | Surgery in under resuscitated patient is associated with increased mortality | | | Burke M. Acute intestinal obstruction: diagnosis and management. |
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| | Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) |
| | Although the differential diagnosis of bowel dilatation is wide, one must try to distinguish between ileus, whose treatment is usually medical and mechanical obstruction, whose treatment may be surgical. | | | Although it is often difficult to distinguish between ileus and mechanical obstruction, certain findings suggest mechanical obstruction including: | | | (Implies bowel trying to "force past" an obstructing point.) |
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| | Bowel Obstruction -- Topic Overview |
| | This is called ischemic bowel or bowel strangulation and requires emergency treatment. | | | A bowel obstruction is a partial or complete blockage in the intestines that prevents their contents from moving forward. | | | In severe cases, a blockage may cut off the bowel's blood supply. |
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| | Feline Bowel Obstruction - kitty-korner.com |
| | At eBay you can find practically anything, even feline bowel obstruction. | | | Report #3 - Why cat health insurance is vital to your financial well being | | | For information on Feline Bowel Obstruction, click here now: |
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