Laparoscopic surgery for adhesive small-bowel obstruction is not superior to open surgery, with similar recurrence rates and ...

Adhesions are the most common confirmed cause of virgin abdomen small bowel obstruction (VA-SBO). Researchers have found in a ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) are the leading cause of drug-induced angioedema in the USA, with an ...

Constipation and strain during bowel movements can increase your risk for a hernia, a bulge of tissue that pushes through the muscle. A hernia leading to new or additional constipation can be a sign ...

Water-absorbing beads have become increasingly hazardous to children over the past 10 years, as children who swallow the beads can experience life-threatening problems such as bowel obstruction. In ...

A phase I trial of weekly topotecan and carboplatin in potentially platinum sensitive ovarian and peritoneal carcinoma No significant financial relationships to disclose. This is an ASCO Meeting ...

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