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What Interventions Are Effective for Relieving Acute Bowel Obstruction in Cancer and Other Conditions?
Introduction and Scope of the Problem Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is common, occurring in up to 15% of patients with cancer, and is the most common indication for palliative surgical consultation. Most frequently associated with gastric, colorectal, and ovarian malignancies,…