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A KUB is a plain frontal supine radiograph of the abdomen. It is often supplemented by an upright PA view of the chest (to rule out air under the diaphragm or thoracic etiologies presenting as abdominal complaints) and a standing view of the abdomen (to differentiate obstruction from ileus by examining gastrointestinal air/water levels).
Ileus is a cause of colic in horses due to functional obstruction of the intestines. It is most commonly seen in horses postoperatively, especially following colic surgery. [9] Horses experiencing ileus are at risk for gastric rupture due to rapid reflux build-up, and require intense medical management with frequent nasogastric intubation. [9]
Bowel obstruction, also known as intestinal obstruction, is a mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines which prevents the normal movement of the products of digestion. [2] [5] Either the small bowel or large bowel may be affected. [1] Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, bloating and not passing gas. [1]
Fecal incontinence – paradoxical overflow diarrhea as a result of liquid stool passing around the obstruction; Abdominal pain and bloating; Loss of appetite; Complications may include necrosis and ulcers of the rectal tissue, which if untreated can cause death. [citation needed]
A sentinel loop is a sign seen on a radiograph that indicates localized ileus from nearby inflammation. [1] Simply put, it is the dilation of a segment of small intestine to be differentiated from colonic cutoff sign which is a dilation of a segment of large bowel.
It is a common symptom of gastrojejunocolic fistula and intestinal obstruction in the ileum. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Fecal vomiting is often accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain , abdominal distension , dehydration , and diarrhea .
Ileus, also called Paralytic Ileus, Adynamic Ileus is an Intestinal Paresis. It can be caused by an intra-abdominal infection, an obstruction, accumulation of blood, a tumor or by some systemic diseases. A temporary ileus can happen after abdominal surgery and can last up to 72 hours.
Although diverticulitis may be the source of a colonic obstruction, it more commonly causes an ileus, which appears to be a colonic obstruction. [16] Endoscopic means can be used to secure a diagnosis although this may cause a perforation of the inflamed diverticular area. CT scanning is the more common method to diagnose diverticulitis.