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The usual causes of bowel obstruction (large & small) are (mnemonic) ''SHAVING'':
The usual causes of bowel obstruction (large & small) are (mnemonic) ''SHAVING'':
*Strictures (think IBD),
*Strictures (think IBD).
*Hernias,
*Hernias.
*Adhesions,
*Adhesions.
*Volvulus,
*Volvulus.
*Intussusception,
*Intussusception.
*Neoplasia,
*Neoplasia.
*Gallstone ileus.
*Gallstone ileus.


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