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Complications may include or may lead to:Electrolyte imbalancesInfectionJaundicePerforation (hole) in the intestineIf the obstruction blocks the blood supply to the intestine, the tissue may die, causing infection and gangrene. Risk factors for t...
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Most intestinal obstructions can be corrected with prompt treatment and the affected child will recover without complications. Untreated intestinal obstructions can be fatal, however.
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Sepsis is a severe illness in which the bloodstream is overwhelmed by bacteria.Sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection that can begin anywhere in the body. Common places where an infection might start include:.The bowel(usually seen with periton...
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Sepsis refers to a bacterial infection in the bloodstream or body tissues. This is a very broad term covering the presence of many types of microscopic diseasecausing organisms.Sepsis is also called bacteremia.
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Description Infection is characterized by an inflammatory response to the presence of microorganisms in the body. This response may include fever, chills, redness, swelling, pus formation and other responses.
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Intestinal ischemia and infarction is the death of part of the intestine due to its blood supply being cut off.Intestinal necrosis; Ischemic bowel; Dead bowel; Dead gut.There are several possible causes of intestinal ischemia and infarction.Hernia...
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