title: Obstruction of the large and small intestine.
abstract: This article provides an overview of mechanical small and large bowel obstruction with emphasis on newer diagnostic and therapeutic surgical techniques. Small and large intestinal pseudo-obstruction is discussed with reference to its diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee.
authors.forename: W O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Richards
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007440:Intubation