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(K56.5) Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction
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7 381 894 in individuals diagnosis intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction confirmed
366 441 deaths with diagnosis intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction
5% mortality rate associated with the disease intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction
Diagnosis intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction is diagnosed Women are 6.62% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction
159 949 (4.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction
206 492 (5.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction
Absence or low individual and public risk
Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction - what does this mean
Intestinal adhesions with obstruction is a condition in which the intestines become stuck together due to scar tissue, leading to a blockage of the intestines and preventing the passage of food and waste. this can be caused by abdominal surgery, trauma, infection, or inflammation of the abdominal cavity. treatment typically involves surgery to remove the adhesions.
What happens during the disease - intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction
Intestinal adhesions with obstruction is a condition where bands of scar tissue form between loops of the intestines, leading to a partial or complete blockage of the intestines. this can be caused by a number of factors, including previous abdominal surgery, infection, inflammation, or trauma. the scar tissue forms as a result of the body's natural healing process, and can lead to a variety of symptoms, such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and bloating. if left untreated, intestinal adhesions can lead to further complications, such as intestinal obstruction, perforation, and infection.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Abdominal X-ray
- Abdominal ultrasound
- CT scan
- Barium enema
- Laparoscopy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To relieve obstruction caused by intestinal adhesions.
- Administering pain medications
- Performing surgery to remove the adhesions
- Prescribing antibiotics to reduce inflammation
- Using a laparoscope to view the abdominal cavity
- Inserting a tube to drain the fluid from the abdominal cavity
- Draining the abscesses that may have formed
- Prescribing a low-fiber diet
- Prescribing stool softeners and laxatives
- Performing a colonoscopy to diagnose the cause of the obstruction
- Prescribing medications to reduce inflammation
17 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction - Prevention
Intestinal adhesions with obstruction can be prevented by avoiding abdominal surgery, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, and receiving regular check-ups to detect any early signs of the condition. additionally, if surgery is necessary, use of laparoscopic techniques and proper post-operative care can help reduce the risk of developing adhesions.