title: Obturation of the small bowel.
abstract: Obturation of the small bowel is an uncommon but important cause of small bowel obstruction. There are a great number of substances that may impact at the narrow portions of the small bowel. More than one object may be present in the alimentary tract and should be actively sought. Certain groups of patients are more likely to suffer from the condition. We present two cases of small bowel obstruction due to obturation and review the relevant literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Mornington Peninsula Hospital, Frankston, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gaddie
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Serpell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001630:Bezoars / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007080:Ileocecal Valve / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography