Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Congenital intestinal atresia and obstruction encompass a group of developmental anomalies in which a portion of the intestinal lumen is either absent (atresia) or narrowed (stenosis). These ...

You can vomit up fecal matter. It typically occurs due to an obstruction in the intestines, which requires emergency medical care. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/LaylaBird While it sounds unpleasant ...

Introduction Nasogastric tubes (NGTs) are standard practice in the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO). Their insertion can be associated with significant patient discomfort and ...