Compression of the intestinal lumen due to a hardened mass of stool, commonly known as a fecal impaction, typically causes obstruction in the large bowel or colon. This scenario is more prevalent in the elderly or in patients with chronic constipation, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and absence of bowel movement.
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Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical
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