An intestinal pseudo-obstruction usually results from issues with the nerves or muscles that control the intestines. Learn ...

Crohn’s disease-related inflammation can sometimes lead to intestinal blockage. Untreated, an intestinal blockage may lead to serious complications. Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that ...

Sigmoid volvulus is rare in the U.S., accounting for 10% of intestinal obstruction cases, researchers note. Risk factors ...

A cat who swallows a foreign object is at risk of an intestinal blockage, which poses serious health risks. Fortunately, ...

The demographics and clinical characteristics of the obstruction cohort are presented in Table 1. The characterisitics of surgical and endoscopic management of intestinal obstruction are ...

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 ...