Additionally, the adhesions may form between different parts of the small or large bowel. If a fixed intestine becomes twisted, it can lead to an obstruction. Bowel obstructions caused by ...

The incidence of intestinal obstruction in pregnancy varies from 1 in 1,500 to 1 in 66,500 pregnancies. [39] Although adhesions is the most common cause, volvulus (25%), intussusception (5% ...

Bezoars are masses of undigested material that can accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to various complications, including intestinal obstruction. They can be composed of different ...

Cecal volvulus is a rare but serious condition that occurs when the cecum, a part of the large intestine, twists around itself, leading to intestinal obstruction. This condition can result in ...

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the use colonoscopy over time in the assessment of large bowel obstruction in a tertiary university hospital. Methods: Retrospective analysis of ...

Labial adhesions happen when the labia minora (the inner folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening) become fused together. In most cases, only a small part of the labia is fused, so the adhesions ...

and the establishment and maintenance of the intestinal defense system may be a requirement for bacterial colonization and adhesion. The intestinal immune barrier comprises gut-associated lymphoid ...

To determine whether asthma alone can cause irreversible airflow obstruction 42 men and 47 women with chronic asthma (mean duration 22 (SD 13) years) without evidence of other disease likely to cause ...

Prolonged constipation can result in an intestinal obstruction or blockage. It can also cause fecal impaction, in which hard stool becomes stuck in the rectum, preventing the person from passing ...

Patient preferences should be sought and decisions jointly made between patient and health professional. A comprehensive literature search was performed using electronic databases (Medline, PubMed, ...

The Nigeria Police Force demanded that Ekhorutomwem provide four sureties with assets valued at N2 billion as part of his administrative bail. Destiny Ekhorutomwen, a TikToker arrested and detained by ...