It can be asymptomatic for several years. However, various complications can occur that lead to diagnosis. The authors report a case of lithopedion complicated by acute intestinal obstruction in a ...

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This is a retrospective study describing the role of surgical, endoscopic and combined management of intestinal obstruction. This study focused on the role of colonoscopy in suspected large bowel ...

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Most patients experienced acute intestinal obstruction for the first time. In this literature review, we have presented a comprehensive summary of the distributions, clinical features, imaging ...

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 ...

Intestinal health in childhood is not only related to digestive function and related growth and development, but also to the ...

Intestinal fibrosis, as a late-stage complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), leads to bowel obstruction and requires surgical intervention, significantly lowering the quality of life of ...

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 ...

A Douglas County jury ruled that CHI Health and two medical professionals at a downtown hospital were not negligent in their ...

The intestinal barrier is a structure that prevents harmful substances, such as bacteria and endotoxins, from penetrating the intestinal wall and entering human tissues, organs, and microcirculation.