Intestinal obstruction is the stagnation of substances in the intestinal lumen. If left untreated, bowel obstruction can lead to bowel perforation. This condition causes the contents of the intestine, where many bacteria are found, to spread to the body cavities and lead to death. It is necessary to diagnose and treat intestinal obstruction promptly to avoid damage to the intestines, which greatly affects the patient's health.

Bowel obstruction is a blockage in the flow of food or liquid through the small intestine or large intestine (colon). Common causes of bowel obstruction include fibrous bands (adhesions) in the abdomen that form after surgery, inflammation of the intestine (Crohn's disease), complications of diverticulitis, hernias, and colon cancer.