Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Intestinal Obstruction I: Introduction01:29

Intestinal Obstruction I: Introduction

Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine that disrupts the normal flow of intestinal contents through the lumen. This interruption impairs digestion, absorption, and fluid balance, and may lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.Mechanical ObstructionMechanical obstruction occurs when a physical blockage prevents intestinal contents from passing, arising from within the lumen or the bowel wall, or from external compression.Adhesions,...
Intestinal Obstruction II: Pathophysiology01:07

Intestinal Obstruction II: Pathophysiology

Intestinal obstruction triggers a series of physiological responses, starting with gas and fluid accumulation in the bowel segment proximal to the obstruction, leading to distension. This distended intestine compresses the diaphragm, hindering lung expansion and potentially leading to reduced respiratory effort, atelectasis, and pneumonia.To overcome the blockage, the gut intensifies contractions, causing colicky abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, which reduces fluid and food intake and...
Pyloric Obstruction01:11

Pyloric Obstruction

Pyloric obstruction, also referred to as gastric outlet obstruction, is a condition characterized by narrowing or blockage at the pylorus—the muscular valve regulating the flow of stomach contents into the duodenum. When this passage becomes impaired, the stomach cannot effectively empty its contents into the small intestine. This disruption leads to a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, including early satiety, bloating, epigastric pain, postprandial nausea, persistent vomiting, and...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management01:21

Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management

Surgical interventions for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, are essential in managing symptoms and addressing complications. The selection of surgical procedures is contingent upon the specific conditions and complications that stem from these illnesses.
Here are some common surgical interventions for IBD:
Drugs for Treatment of Constipation-Predominant IBS01:21

Drugs for Treatment of Constipation-Predominant IBS

Pharmacological therapies for IBS-C are designed to alleviate abdominal discomfort and enhance bowel function. In patients with IBS-C, fiber supplements may help soften stools and decrease straining, but may also lead to increased gas production and bloating. Osmotic laxatives like milk of magnesia are frequently used to soften stools and increase stool frequency in IBS-C patients. In addition, two drugs approved for use in severe IBS-C adult cases are linaclotide (Linzess) and lubiprostone...
Diverticular Disease of the Colon01:27

Diverticular Disease of the Colon

Diverticular disease involves the formation of diverticula—small sac-like outpouchings of the colonic wall—and their complications. It most commonly affects the sigmoid colon due to higher intraluminal pressure and structural vulnerability. It results from structural weakness and increased pressure in the colon, producing pseudodiverticula that may remain silent or progress to inflammation and serious complications.Structure of DiverticulaIn diverticulosis, these outpouchings are...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Short-term outcomes following emergency Hartmann procedure: a comparison between colorectal and noncolorectal surgeons.

Annals of coloproctology·2026
Same author

Impact of Accumulated Institutional Experience on Outcomes of Cytoreductive Surgery with Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Colorectal and Appendiceal Peritoneal Metastases: Early Versus Later Cohort Analysis.

Cancers·2026
Same author

BBI608 induces apoptosis in mucoepidermoid carcinoma cells by targeting a post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms of myeloid cell leukemia-1.

Archives of oral biology·2025
Same author

Cytoreductive Surgery With or Without Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Peritoneal Spread from Appendiceal Neoplasms and Cancers.

Anticancer research·2025
Same author

Triggering mitotic catastrophe by podophyllotoxin induces apoptosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Archives of oral biology·2025
Same author

Pyrimethamine Triggers the Apoptotic Pathway in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma in Cell-Based Models.

Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 22, 2026

A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction
07:33

A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction

Published on: March 5, 2018

Bezoar-induced Small Bowel Obstruction.

Se Heon Oh1, Hwan Namgung, Mi Hyun Park

  • 1Department of Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea.

Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
|May 19, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing bezoar-induced small bowel obstruction is challenging. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) improves diagnosis accuracy, enabling earlier surgery and potentially reducing complications.

Keywords:
BezoarsComputed tomographySmall intestine, Intestinal obstruction

More Related Videos

Postoperative Ileus Murine Model
04:26

Postoperative Ileus Murine Model

Published on: July 12, 2024

Ileectomy-induced Bile Overaccumulation in Mouse Intestine
06:55

Ileectomy-induced Bile Overaccumulation in Mouse Intestine

Published on: August 21, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction
07:33

A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction

Published on: March 5, 2018

Postoperative Ileus Murine Model
04:26

Postoperative Ileus Murine Model

Published on: July 12, 2024

Ileectomy-induced Bile Overaccumulation in Mouse Intestine
06:55

Ileectomy-induced Bile Overaccumulation in Mouse Intestine

Published on: August 21, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Bezoars are indigestible masses that can cause gastrointestinal obstruction.
  • Small bowel obstruction (SBO) presents with varied clinical symptoms, making preoperative diagnosis difficult.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe clinical features of bezoar-induced SBO.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic role of abdominal computed tomography (CT) for bezoar-induced SBO.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 20 cases of bezoar-induced SBO (1996-2010).
  • Analysis of clinical data, diagnostic imaging (abdominal CT, small bowel series), and surgical findings.
  • Assessment of diagnostic accuracy and correlation with surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Abdominal CT diagnosed bezoars in 7 out of 15 patients (47% accuracy).
  • Patients with prior abdominal surgery were common (65%).
  • CT diagnosis was associated with earlier surgical intervention (P=0.036) and a trend towards fewer complications.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative diagnosis of bezoar-induced SBO based on clinical features alone is challenging.
  • Increased utilization of abdominal CT enhances diagnostic accuracy and facilitates timely surgical management.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention via CT can potentially reduce postoperative complications.