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Bowel Obstruction

Key Points A bowel obstruction is a blockage of the small or large intestine by something other than fecal impaction. The most common cancers that cause bowel obstructions are cancers of the colon, stomach, and ovary. Assessment includes a physical exam and imaging tests.…