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Intestinal ObstructionAka: Bowel Obstruction, Ileus

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  1. Types
    1. Adynamic Ileus
    2. Mechanical Ileus
    3. Bowel Pseudoobstruction

Intestinal Obstruction (C0021843)

Definition (MSH)Any impairment, arrest, or reversal of the normal flow of INTESTINAL CONTENTS toward the ANAL CANAL.
Definition (CSP)any impairment, arrest, or reversal of the normal flow of intestinal contents toward the anus.
ConceptsAcquired Abnormality (T020) , Disease or Syndrome (T047)
ICD9560.9
EnglishBowel Obstruction, INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION, Intestinal Obstructions, Intestinal occlusion, intestine obstruction, OBSTRUCTION BOWEL, OBSTRUCTION INTESTINAL, Obstruction of intestine, Obstruction of intestine or colon, Occlusion of intestine or colon, Unspecified intestinal obstruction
Spanishobstrucción intestinal, obstruccion intestinal, oclusión intestinal, oclusion intestinal
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


Ileus (C1258215)

Definition (MSH)A condition caused by the lack of intestinal PERISTALSIS or INTESTINAL MOTILITY without any mechanical obstruction. This interference of the flow of INTESTINAL CONTENTS often leads to INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION. Ileus may be classified into postoperative, inflammatory, metabolic, neurogenic, and drug-induced.
Definition (NCI)An obstruction of the intestines, especially the ileum.
ConceptsDisease or Syndrome (T047)
ICD9560.1
EnglishIleus, Ileus of bowel, Ileus of intestine
Spanishíleo, ileo
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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