Some of the causes of bowel obstruction aren’t directly related to the cancer. These include hernias, a buildup of excess fluid, and scar tissue caused by radiation therapy. But the usual ...
An intestinal obstruction may be the result of a hernia, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, tumors, or ingestion of ...
As the hernia enlarges, it can lead to significant discomfort and interfere with daily activities. More concerning is the ...
From the Pediatric Surgical Service, Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, and the Surgical Service, The Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass. Chamberlain, John W. — Assistant surgeon on the Surgical ...
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 ...