Mechanical bowel obstruction can be partial or complete blockage of the intestine. These obstructions can occur in small or large bowel, arise in all ages and genders. There are so many causes but most Common Intestinal adhesions,Hernias,Tumors,Crohn's disease,Colon cancer,Diverticulitis, intussusception and Abdominal surgery.
Non-mechanical obstruction can occur when the muscles within the small or large intestine no longer work.Nonmechanical causes include previous abdominal surgery sepsis,peritonitis,abdominal traum, ulcer disease.
When auscultating the abdomen, follow the route of the large intestines: right lower quadrant,, right upper quadrant,, left upper quadran, to left lower quadran. Listen to each quadrant for 15 seconds
Non-mechanical obstruction can occur when the muscles within the small or large intestine no longer work.Nonmechanical causes include previous abdominal surgery sepsis,peritonitis,abdominal traum, ulcer disease.
When auscultating the abdomen, follow the route of the large intestines: right lower quadrant,, right upper quadrant,, left upper quadran, to left lower quadran. Listen to each quadrant for 15 seconds