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Duodenum, Jejunum, I
MEDOP 230- Gastroenterology: Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum Diseases
| Term | Definition | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ileus | Absence of normal peristalsis. | •May be caused by mechanical obstruction, infection, or trauma.•May also occur as postoperative ileus |
| Intussusception | Telescoping of one intestinal segment inside another. | |
| Volvulus | Twisting or rotating of the small intestine around itself; malrotation. |