Jul 17, 2024 · A 2023 report in JAMA observed that the risk for bowel obstruction is also elevated among patients using these agents for weight loss. Possible reasons for this are currently …

May 23, 2024 · After a 2023 study linked GLP-1s to an increased risk for pancreatitis, gastroparesis, and bowel obstruction, other researchers did a retrospective study to reexamine …

Large Bowel Obstruction Large bowel obstruction (LBO) is usually caused by cancer, diverticulitis, or volvulus. It is less common than SBO.

Jun 27, 2025 · Bowel obstruction is managed nonoperatively when feasible, but medically refractory disease may require surgical bypass.

Bowel Dysfunction Bowel dysfunction is common in the female general population, [47] and is particularly common among women with gynecological symptoms. [82, 83] Bowel dysfunction …

Oct 1, 2009 · Commentary on a study on the frequency of small bowel obstruction after appendectomy, published July 2009 in the Annals of Surgery.

Jun 17, 2008 · The early presentation of this complication is that of peritonitis or large bowel obstruction, although many patients present months later with partial large bowel obstruction …

Sep 20, 2019 · Left untreated, constipation can lead to such complications as hemorrhoids, fecal impaction, or bowel obstruction.

The self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) has recently become a primary treatment modality for malignant gastrointestinal obstruction in inoperable patients because of its noninvasive …

Jun 26, 2002 · The reduction of small bowel motility may be severe enough that it can cause paralytic ileus or pseudo-obstruction. [5] Paralytic ileus is usually temporary and is associated …