Clumping of loops

2019-04-19 02:26:50
What does clumping of ileal loops mean?Ct enteroclysis report says(clumping of ileal loops seen in lower abdomen with mild wall thickening and overlying omental thickening and free fluid in abdomen.Doctor has posted for a laparoscopy and has diagnosed it as SAIO ?what is this SAIO and what is the disease?
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SAIO means sub acute INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION. Means OBSTRUCTION in flow of intestines. Clumping means intestines are adhered with each other because of various Possible causes. Tuberculosis infective or post operative adhesions are common causes.
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diagnostic laparoscopy is good decision. adhesiolysis or breaking the adhesions will be needed. sometimes resection of intestines and anastomosis etc may also be needed.

Answered2019-04-19 03:42:47

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