National Institutes of Health
- The primary NIH organization for research on Intestinal Obstruction is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many causes. The most common are adhesions, hernias, cancers, and certain medicines.
A complete intestinal obstruction is a medical emergency. It often requires surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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