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[A rare cause of intestinal obstruction]
P Pacilli1, M A Confalonieri, A Gandini
1Divisione Chirurgia 1, Ospedale di Rho (MI).
Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Small and large bowel obstructions require prompt surgical intervention. Urgent operations for small bowel obstructions prevent ischemic damage, while large bowel obstructions benefit from thorough diagnosis and preparation.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Bowel obstructions are a common surgical emergency.
- Reviewing a large cohort of surgically managed bowel obstructions provides insights into management.
- Uncommon causes of bowel obstruction present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.