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Intestinal obstruction is classified into dynamic, where peristalsis is against a mechanical obstruction, and adynamic, where peristalsis is absent. Causes include intraluminal factors like fecal impaction and foreign bodies, as well as intramural and extramural factors such as malignancy and adhesions. Clinical features include abdominal pain, distension, vomiting, and constipation, with complications like strangulation leading to ischemia of the bowel.
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