Bowel Obstruction
| Title: | Bowel Obstruction |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Drawing showing a large mass of dark brown stool in the large intestine caused by a tumor blockage. The tumor is at the end of the large intestine just before the rectum. Also shown are other parts of the digestive tract, including the stomach, small intestine, rectum, and anus. A bowel obstruction is a serious condition that occurs when the small intestine or large intestine becomes blocked. The blockage stops food and stool from moving through the intestines. A bowel obstruction can be caused by certain cancers and cancer treatments. |
| Topics/Categories: | Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR815602 |
| Date Created: | July 22, 2024 |
| Date Added: | December 13, 2024 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |