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There are two types of intestinal obstructions, mechanical and non-mechanical. Mechanical obstructions occur because the bowel is physically blocked and its contents can not pass the point of the obstruction. Non-mechanical obstruction, called ileus or paralytic ileus, occurs because peristalsis stops. Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction that moves material through the bowel.

Top Resources on Intestinal Obstruction

• A.D.A.M. (via MedliinePlus): Intestinal Obstruction
• Mayo Clinic: Intestinal Obstruction
• WrongDiagnosis: Intestinal Obstruction
• Merck: Intestinal Obstruction
• InteliHealth: Bowel Obstruction (Intestinal Obstruction)
• Wikipedia: Bowel Obstruction (Intestinal Obstruction)
• eMedicine: Obstruction, Small Bowel (Intestinal Obstruction)

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