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Bowel blockage and bowel obstruction, what's the difference?

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Dr. Jeffrey Widmeyer answered

Specializes in Surgery - Vascular

Same thing: Those terms mean the same thing.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/29/2020

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SAME THING: 2 terms that mean the same thing.

Dr Nolan and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/28/2014

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