Diagnostic finding

Gastrointestinal dilatation

Pathologic distention of a segment of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small or large bowel) due to accumulation of gas, fluid, or ingesta. Possible causes are obstruction (stricture, adhesion, hernia, volvulus, tumor, foreign body) and dysmotility (hyperglycemia, gastroparesis, pseudo-obstruction, paralytic ileus).

Also known as: Gastrointestinal distention, Gastrointestinal dilation

Referencing diagnoses

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