Most impoant cause of abdominal distension in intestinal obstruction –
Correct Answer: Swallowed air
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Swallowed air o In intestinal obstruction distension of the intestine is caused by accumulation of gas and fluid proximal to and within the obstructed segmented. o 70-80% of this intestinal gas consists of swallowed air.
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