Matt Lanter is reflecting on the third anniversary of his emergency surgery following an intestinal blockage — and why he's now 'lucky to be here.' ...

Acute colonic ileus is diagnosed in patients who present with marked abdominal distention associated with minimal abdominal pain and decreased bowel sounds. An abdominal radiograph shows signs of ...

Complications of a total bowel blockage can be fatal if not treated right away. Here are the complications you may experience ...

"The findings highlight a significant risk of ileus and bowel obstruction during pregnancy in women who have undergone IBD ...

The characterisitics of surgical and endoscopic management of intestinal obstruction are summarized in Table 2. In all patients undergoing colonoscopy, bowel cleansing was performed with two to ...