describe intra luminar, intra mural and extra mural intestinal obstructions
Intra luminal intestinal obstruction refers to a blockage that occurs within the lumen or the inner hollow space of the intestine. This type of obstruction can be caused by factors such as the presence of a tumor, a foreign object, or a build-up of scar tissue.
Intra mural intestinal obstruction, on the other hand, occurs within the walls of the intestine. This can be caused by conditions like inflammation, infection, or the formation of strictures or adhesions. Intra mural obstructions can impede the movement of contents through the intestine.
Extra mural intestinal obstruction refers to a blockage that occurs outside the intestine but still affects its normal functioning. Common causes of this type of obstruction include hernias, adhesions from previous surgeries, and tumors pressing on the intestine from the outside. It can compress or constrict the intestine, hindering the passage of feces or other contents.