[Tumors of the small intestine]

An analysis of 24 cases with tumors of the small intestine of both benign and malignant origin has been made. Their pathomorphological characteristics are given. Acute intestinal obstruction, hemorrhage and perifocal inflammation are found to be most frequent complications. The topical diagnostics of these tumors before operation is difficult, they manifest themselves by their complications. The operative methods are dependent on intraoperative findings.