Part of the stomach pushes up through the esophageal opening of
the diaphragm
Umbilical Hernia Hiatal Hernia
Pyloric Stenosis Strangulated Hernia
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Definition
1. Condition in which the veins of the lower portion of the rectum
become greatly dilated
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Ascites Hemorrhoids or Piles
Tonsillitis Varices of Esophagus
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Definition
1. Narrowing of the pyloric sphincter (circular muscle
surrounding the pylorus portion of the stomach)
causing an obstruction that blocks the flow of food
into the small intestines
2. Hypertrophy of this sphincter muscle may be so
great that the pyloric passage is almost completely
occluded causing a ___________(narrowing)
3. Affects firstborn males. The infant does well for the
first 2-4 weeks of life. Then with no apparent
,reason, vomiting begins.
4. The child vomits after eating and stops when
stomach is empty.
5. Stomach dilates and hypertrophies 4-5 times the
normal size
6. The muscular contractions to force food through the pyloric
opening becomes so intense, that the peristaltic waves can be seen
passing across the abdominal wall
7. If not corrected, the child will die of starvation
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Pyloric Stenosis Diverticulitis
Typhoid Fever Viral Hepatitis A
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Definition
__________of some object such as tumor in the lumen of the intestines or
on the outside pressing against an organ
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Volume Density
, Temperature Pressure
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Definition
May result from both edema and collection of gases in the digestive
tract which may put pressure on the major vessels, impairing both
arterial distribution of embalming solutions and venous drainage of
blody fluids
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Problems of Purge from Mouth and Problems of Abdominal
Nose Distension
Problems of Hemorrhage Problems of Jaundice
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