PK O-z\_rels/PK O-z\ docProps/PK O-z\ppt/PK O-z\ ppt/_rels/PK O-z\ ppt/charts/PK O-z\ppt/charts/_rels/PK O-z\ppt/embeddings/PK O-z\ ppt/media/PK O-z\ppt/slideLayouts/PK O-z\ppt/slideLayouts/_rels/PK O-z\ppt/slideMasters/PK O-z\ppt/slideMasters/_rels/PK O-z\ ppt/slides/PK O-z\ppt/slides/_rels/PK O-z\ ppt/theme/PK O-z\ppt/notesMasters/PK O-z\ppt/notesMasters/_rels/PK O-z\ppt/notesSlides/PK O-z\ppt/notesSlides/_rels/PK O-z\J9i[Content_Types].xml PK O-z\]] _rels/.rels PK O-z\RRdocProps/app.xml 0 0 Microsoft Office PowerPoint On-screen Show (16:9) 0 10 10 0 0 false Fonts Used 2 Theme 1 Slide Titles 10 Arial Calibri Office Theme Slide 1Slide 2Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8Slide 9Slide 10 PptxGenJS false false false 16.0000 PK O-z\  docProps/core.xml Intestinal Obstruction PptxGenJS Presentation Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood 1 2026-03-26T05:42:30Z 2026-03-26T05:42:30Z PK O-z\ h   ppt/_rels/presentation.xml.rels PK O-z\Oݨ ppt/theme/theme1.xmlPK O-z\JW, ppt/presentation.xml PK O-z\Xppt/presProps.xml PK O-z\ppt/tableStyles.xml PK O-z\D >00ppt/viewProps.xml PK O-z\H7t!ppt/slideLayouts/slideLayout1.xml PK O-z\ђ77,ppt/slideLayouts/_rels/slideLayout1.xml.rels PK O-z\8Ny$$ppt/slides/slide1.xml INTESTINALOBSTRUCTIONDefinition · Causes · ManagementFinal Year MBBS Surgical LectureBased on Bailey & Love TextbookProf. Dr. Zahid MahmoodExam & Viva Essentials FocusPK O-z\3 ppt/slides/_rels/slide1.xml.rels PK O-z\.ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide1.xml 1PK O-z\:A*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide1.xml.rels PK O-z\q~ė33ppt/slides/slide2.xml Clinical ScenarioThink Like a SurgeonIntestinal Obstruction | Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood | Bailey & Love2 / 10 📋 Case PresentationA patient presents to the emergency department with severe colicky abdominal pain, progressive abdominal distension, persistent vomiting, and complete inability to pass stool or flatus (absolute constipation). 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Q2What is the immediate management?→ Suspected Acute Intestinal Obstruction – Requires immediate assessment!PK O-z\2- ppt/slides/_rels/slide2.xml.rels PK O-z\ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide2.xml 2PK O-z\xշ*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide2.xml.rels PK O-z\>$y;y;ppt/slides/slide3.xml DefinitionWhat is Intestinal Obstruction?Intestinal Obstruction | Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood | Bailey & Love3 / 10 "Intestinal obstruction is the impaired or absent passage of intestinal contents through the bowel lumen, due to mechanical or functional causes." ⚠️ Fluid & Gas AccumulationLeads to progressive bowel distension proximal to the site of obstruction. 🔴 Life ThreateningUntreated obstruction causes bowel necrosis, perforation, peritonitis and death. ⏱️ Surgical EmergencyPrompt recognition and management are critical to patient survival and outcomes.PK O-z\W/ ppt/slides/_rels/slide3.xml.rels PK O-z\K |Őppt/notesSlides/notesSlide3.xml 3PK O-z\9 Y*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide3.xml.rels PK O-z\yr::ppt/slides/slide4.xml ClassificationDynamic vs Adynamic ObstructionIntestinal Obstruction | Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood | Bailey & Love4 / 10 DYNAMIC (Mechanical)Physical blockage present in the lumenBowel motility is initially normalAcute or chronic formsIncludes: adhesions, hernia, volvulus,intussusception, malignancy ADYNAMIC (Functional)No physical blockage in the lumenFailure of normal peristalsisParalytic ileus (post-op, peritonitis)Pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie syndrome)Key Principle: Classification guides clinical management and surgical decision-making.PK O-z\` ppt/slides/_rels/slide4.xml.rels PK O-z\vsppt/notesSlides/notesSlide4.xml 4PK O-z\J *ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide4.xml.rels PK O-z\I3UNNppt/slides/slide5.xml Causes of Dynamic ObstructionMechanical Causes – Intraluminal · Intramural · ExtramuralIntestinal Obstruction | Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood | Bailey & Love5 / 10 INTRALUMINALFaecal impactionBezoars (food/hair balls)Gallstone ileusForeign bodiesMeconium (neonates) INTRAMURALColorectal carcinomaCrohn's disease strictureDiverticular strictureRadiation strictureCongenital atresia EXTRAMURALAdhesions ⭐ MOST COMMONExternal herniaVolvulus (sigmoid/caecal)IntussusceptionPelvic/abdominal mass⭐ Adhesions account for ~60–70% of all mechanical small bowel obstruction in adults.PK O-z\5 ppt/slides/_rels/slide5.xml.rels PK O-z\W8ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide5.xml 5PK O-z\Qe*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide5.xml.rels PK O-z\Ni]iippt/slides/slide6.xml PathophysiologySequential Events Following ObstructionIntestinal Obstruction | Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood | Bailey & Love6 / 10 01Obstruction PointMechanical or functional block halts normal flow of bowel contents. 02Proximal DilationBowel proximal to block distends with gas (70% swallowed air) and fluid. 03Distal CollapseBowel distal to obstruction empties and collapses. 04Increased PeristalsisInitial hyperperistalsis causes colicky pain as bowel tries to overcome block. 05ParalysisEventually bowel becomes paralysed; vomiting worsens; electrolyte imbalance ensues. 06Ischaemia → NecrosisRising intraluminal pressure compromises blood supply → ischaemia, necrosis, perforation.PK O-z\ج+ ppt/slides/_rels/slide6.xml.rels PK O-z\zppt/notesSlides/notesSlide6.xml 6PK O-z\=|*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide6.xml.rels PK O-z\#pTTppt/slides/slide7.xml Clinical FeaturesThe Classic Quartet – Essential for Exams & VivaIntestinal Obstruction | Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood | Bailey & Love7 / 10 PainColicky, episodic DistensionProgressive, central VomitingEarly in high obstruction ConstipationAbsolute – no stool/flatus Pain: colicky, central, comes in waves (small bowel obstruction)Level of obstruction affects symptom pattern (high vs low)High obstruction: early, bilious vomiting; less distensionLow obstruction: late vomiting (feculent); marked distension Examination: visible peristalsis, tinkling/high-pitched BSAbdominal tenderness may indicate strangulationFever, tachycardia, peritonism → ischaemia/perforationAlways check ALL hernial orifices and rectal examinationPK O-z\F ppt/slides/_rels/slide7.xml.rels PK O-z\)lppt/notesSlides/notesSlide7.xml 7PK O-z\|g*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide7.xml.rels PK O-z\7,J,Jppt/slides/slide8.xml InvestigationsFrom First-Line to Definitive DiagnosisIntestinal Obstruction | Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood | Bailey & Love8 / 10 Abdominal X-Ray (First Line)Dilated bowel loops (>3cm small bowel; >6cm large bowel)Erect film: air-fluid levels (step-ladder pattern)Supine: coffee-bean sign in sigmoid volvulusAbsence of gas in rectum supports complete obstruction CT Abdomen (Gold Standard)Sensitivity ~90–95% for site and causeIdentifies transition point and levelDetects closed-loop, strangulation, free gasIV contrast enhances vascular assessment Other InvestigationsBlood: FBC, U&E, LFT, amylase, lactateGroup & Save; VBG to assess metabolic stateUltrasound: useful in children (intussusception)Contrast enema: define site of large bowel obstruction⚠️ Raised serum lactate suggests bowel ischaemia – immediate surgical consultation required.PK O-z\6 ppt/slides/_rels/slide8.xml.rels PK O-z\iސppt/notesSlides/notesSlide8.xml 8PK O-z\pO*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide8.xml.rels PK O-z\qe\ccppt/slides/slide9.xml Management PrinciplesResuscitate · Decompress · Relieve · MonitorIntestinal Obstruction | Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood | Bailey & Love9 / 10 AAssess & ResuscitateIV access; blood tests; ABG/VBGFluid & electrolyte replacement (IVF)Monitor vitals and urine output (IDC)NBM – nil by mouth BBowel DecompressionNasogastric tube (NGT) insertionDrip and suck – IV fluids + NGTReduces vomiting and aspiration riskRelieves abdominal distension CConservative ManagementAdhesive SBO: 80% resolve non-operativelyRegular clinical reassessment (q4–6 hrs)Water-soluble contrast may be therapeuticPain management with analgesics DDefinitive: SurgeryIndicated for strangulation, closed-loopLaparoscopic vs open adhesiolysisBowel resection if ischaemic/necroticHartmann's / colostomy if perforatedPK O-z\>$ ppt/slides/_rels/slide9.xml.rels PK O-z\qppt/notesSlides/notesSlide9.xml 9PK O-z\1*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide9.xml.rels PK O-z\ZZppt/slides/slide10.xml ComplicationsConsequences of Untreated or Delayed ManagementIntestinal Obstruction | Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood | Bailey & Love10 / 10 Bowel IschaemiaVenous congestion and arterial compromise → mucosal necrosis. 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