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Obstruction, Small Bowel (Intestinal Obstruction)

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Obstruction, Small Bowel (Intestinal Obstruction)

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Overview: A small-bowel obstruction (SBO) is caused by a variety of pathologic processes. The leading cause of SBO in developed countries is postoperative adhesions (60%) followed by malignancy, Crohn's disease, and hernias, although some studies have reported ...

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