Chapter 9

Colon: lower abdominal or generalized Small: cramping Colon: cramping Paroxysmal; may decrease as bowel mobility is impaired Vomiting of bile and mucus, or fecal material Mesenteric Ischemia Decreased blood supply due to thrombosis, embolus, or hypoperfusion Periumbilical then diffuse Cramping at first then steady Abrupt onset then persistent ... ................
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