This can put you at risk of blockages in your intestines. Keep reading to learn the possible warning signs of intestinal obstruction from Crohn’s disease, the types of blockages that can occur ...

Congenital intestinal atresia and obstruction are serious conditions that affect newborns, characterized by a blockage or absence of a portion of the intestine. These conditions often require ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including ...

Introduction: Anomalous congenital bands are a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, with only five previously reported cases involving duodenal obstruction. We present a fifth case of duodenal ...

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Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, Ozempic not only helps control blood glucose levels but also reduces ...

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a leading cause of general surgery inpatient admissions. SBO is most commonly associated with postoperative adhesions; however, neoplastic SBO is an important ...

Objectives Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a common, challenging condition in advanced cancer. Oral water-soluble contrast medium (Gastrografin) has been used in the management of MBO without ...

What does the Desmoid Tumor Working Group recommend for patients with potential desmoid tumors? 1. Nam Quoc Bui, MD: The ...