Bowel obstruction in<unk> y is complex in etiology
Underlying pathophysiology often involves combination of physical mechanical obstruction plus ileus / motility related issues, usually in patients with disseminated peritoneal metastases
Common causes
Pelvic<unk> ies, especially ovarian cancer
GI<unk> ies such as colorectal pancreatic cancer
Pelvic<unk> ies, especially ovarian cancer
GI<unk> ies such as colorectal pancreatic cancer
Malignant bowel obstruction
Behavioral-related
Large bowel obstruction
Lack of exercise
Small bowel obstruction
Diet-related
Intestinal ischemia
Fecal impaction