A movement in which the plantar surface of the foot rotates away from the mid-line of the body. Another way to describe this movement is to say that the plantar surface (sole) of the foot turns laterally, i.e. turns outwards. Eversion of the soles of the feet so that they turn outwards to face away from each other.
A small-bowel obstruction (SBO) is caused by a variety of pathologic processes. The leading cause of SBO in industrialized countries is postoperative adhesions (60%), followed by malignancy, Crohn disease, and hernias.
1 Small bowel obstruction (intestinal blockage) due to adhesions is a surgical emergency. 2  These adhesions trigger waves of cramp-like pain in the stomach. 3  This pain, which can last seconds to minutes, often worsens when the person eats, which increases activity of the intestines. It is important to note that not all pain is caused by adhesions and not all adhesions cause pain. 2  Small bowel obstruction (intestinal blockage) due to adhesions is a surgical emergency. 3  These adhesions trigger waves of cramp-like pain in the stomach.