Intestinal obstruction in adults arises when the normal passage of luminal contents is halted or restricted by mechanical or functional factors. Mechanical causes include luminal blockade by masses or ...

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) represents a critical surgical emergency defined by interruption of intestinal flow. It arises most commonly from postoperative adhesions, but may also be caused by ...

A person we know had extensive abdominal surgery last year for cancer. All has gone well. But … we learned they had to go to ...

If you're unable to pass gas or stool, the first thought that is likely to come to your mind is constipation, which could be the case but not always. A more severe form of blockage is bowel ...

Efficacy and safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan in gastrointestinal malignancies: A systemic review and meta-analysis. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This abstract ...