Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition that occurs when you have symptoms of intestinal obstruction without anything physically blocking the intestines. It can be chronic or develop ...

An intestinal obstruction happens when your intestines become blocked so that digested foods and fluids buildup. If not treated, a blockage can lead to a dangerous rupture. Digested food particles ...

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Background A 13-year-old girl presented to the emergency room at her local hospital with an acute onset of vomiting, severe abdominal pain and distension. There was evidence of small-bowel obstruction ...