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The small intestine is the part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine, and is where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place. The small intestine has three distinct regions – the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. There are countless conditions that affect the small intestine including obstructive disorders, infectious diseases, and neoplasms (cancers). There are also many developmental, congenital, or genetic conditions that affect the small intestine.
Small bowel obstruction is a mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines, preventing the normal transit of the products of digestion. The most common cause is adhesions from previous surgeries, but obstruction can also occur due to hernias, masses, and other conditions.