Distended abdomen in intestinal obstruction is mainly due to

A. Diffusion of gas from blood

B. Fermentation of residual food

C. Bacterial action

D. Swallowed air

Correct Answer: Swallowed air

Description: The distention of bowel proximal to the obstruction is produced by two factors

Category: Surgery

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