Intestinal obstruction in adults arises when the normal passage of luminal contents is halted or restricted by mechanical or functional factors. Mechanical causes include luminal blockade by masses or ...

Colonic volvulus and related forms of intestinal obstruction represent a significant surgical emergency that may rapidly progress to ischaemia, perforation and sepsis if not promptly recognised and ...

For decades, lung disease has been the most visible and life-threatening part of cystic fibrosis. People might picture ...

Extra mucus in the digestive tracts of people with CF causes stool to move more slowly and slows the production of enzymes, causing blockages and constipation. Laxatives can often help, but severe ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . On July 13, the LA County medical examiner’s office reported that Lisa Marie Presley, singer-songwriter and ...

Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death was the result of a surgery that she had undergone years before, an autopsy report confirmed. The only child of Elvis Presley, she experienced what's known as a ...

Colon and rectal cancer can feel silent until it suddenly is not. A new Finnish study suggests that, for many patients, ...

While a human fetus is developing, the vitelline duct connects the intestines to the umbilical cord. When this duct does not properly close, the small intestine walls create a pouch or a condition ...