Small Bowel Obstruction and Adhesion Lysis Small bowel obstruction and adhesion lysis refer to the surgical procedure performed to treat obstructions in the...
Small bowel obstruction and adhesion lysis refer to the surgical procedure performed to treat obstructions in the small intestine caused by adhesion of various factors. These factors can be inflammatory, bacterial, or cancerous.
Obstruction:
The small intestine is a long, coiled tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Obstruction can occur when food or stool builds up in the small intestine, blocking its flow.
Causes of obstruction include ulcers caused by bacterial or viral infections, scarring from previous surgeries, and tumors.
Adhesion:
Adhesion is a process where two surfaces stick together.
In the context of small bowel obstruction, adhesion can occur between the small intestine and various structures, such as the colon or stomach wall.
This adhesion prevents the small intestine from expanding and further obstructing food passage.
Lysis:
Lysis is the process of breaking down a substance into smaller molecules.
In the context of small bowel obstruction, lysis occurs when adhesion between the small intestine and the surrounding structures is broken down.
This allows the small intestine to expand and function normally.
Surgical Procedure:
A small bowel resection is typically performed to remove the obstruction and prevent further complications.
The surgeon carefully separates the small intestine from surrounding structures and then uses specialized techniques to break down the adhesion.
Once the adhesion is successfully lysed, the small intestine is carefully repositioned and carefully closed with stitches.
Potential Complications:
Small bowel obstruction and adhesion lysis can lead to various complications, including:
Bowel perforation
Leakage of intestinal contents
Abdominal bleeding
Malnutrition
Colitis
Cancerous growth in the small intestine
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