A 40-year-old female develops an intestinal obstruction that causes injury to the gut lumen proximal to the obstruction. This condition is related to:
A) autodigestion by intestinal enzymes.
B) toxic effects of bile accumulation.
C) decreased blood flow from increasing intraluminal pressure.
D) bacterial infection of the gut wall.

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The injury to the gut lumen proximal to the obstruction is primarily due to decreased blood flow resulting from increased intraluminal pressure, which compromises blood supply and leads to ischemic injury.

A 40-Year-Old Female Develops an Intestinal Obstruction That Causes Injury