From: Bowel obstruction: a narrative review for all physicians
Small bowel obstruction cause | Percentages of cases | Large bowel obstruction cause | Percentages of cases |
---|---|---|---|
Adhesions | 55–75 | Cancer | 60 |
Hernias | 15–25 | Volvulus | 15–20 |
Malignancies | 5–10 | Diverticular | 10 |
Others* | 15 | Others* | 10 |