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Causes of Intestinal Obstruction - Differential Diagnosis
Lesions Extrinsic to the Intestinal Wall:
 • Adhesions: Postoperative, Congenital,
Postinflammatory • Hernia ... acquired), Internal, Incisional ... Congenital: Annular pancreas ... diverticulitis, Appendicitis ... Differential #Diagnosis #SBO
Ventral Incisional Abdominal Hernia on Physical Exam

This is an incisional hernia. That means, the patient has
Ventral Incisional ... Abdominal Hernia ... content, often intestines ... #Incisional #Abdominal ... #clinical #video
Distinguishing Between Paralytic vs Mechanical Ileus
Paralytic Ileus
 - Medical history: Frequent ulcer or gallstone pains or
pains or other abdominal ... complaints, appendicitis ... Peristalsis: None (complete ... carcinoma, gallstones, hernias ... Peristalsis: Increased, intestinal
Pancreas on Abdominal POCUS

What structure is anterior to the splenic vein in this clip?
Resolution: The pancreas
Pancreas on Abdominal ... splenic v (in general ... pointing to pt’s R, so ... Labeled Schematic ... #POCUS #clinical
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
• Other intra-abdominal ... cholecystectomy, hernia ... node biopsy) • Complex ... surgery (e.g. intestinal ... surgery (e.g. pancreas