Abstract
Intestinal obstruction exits when there is interference with the normal progression of intestinal contents. Mechanical obstruction is the term used when there is actually a physical barrier that blocks the intestinal lumen. Ileus, which is a synonym for intestinal obstruction, is now commonly used to describe disorders of propulsive motility of the bowel.1
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Blanco, J. (1997). Bowel Obstruction Related to Prior Gynecologic Surgery. In: diZerega, G.S., et al. Pelvic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1864-7_16
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