Bowel adhesions or twisting can be common complications after
bowel resection.
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ileus "Colonic inertia" is a condition known to be one of the most common factors which cause constipation.
Intestinal obstruction (or bowel obstruction) is a mechanical or functional obstruction (or blockage) of the intestines caused by many different factors or conditions.
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Bowel obstruction requires a surgeon, sometimes immediately.
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Unless there is bowel obstruction, along with the peritonitis,
bowel sounds can still be present.