Intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency in abdominal emergencies. Intestinal obstruction can have many causes. The treatment of intestinal obstruction is mainly surgery and resuscitation to correct the systemic disorders caused by intestinal obstruction, rule out the cause of the obstruction.

Small bowel obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the small intestine. Small bowel obstruction can be caused by many causes such as adhesions, hernias, and inflammatory bowel disorders. Current treatments for small bowel obstruction include medical therapy and surgery.