Tirzepatide‐Induced Functional Small Bowel Obstruction in a Surgically Naïve Patient: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Takuto Shimada, Yoshihiro Nose, Hiroki Tojima, Takahiro Maehata, Akitoshi Kato
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73085
Cited by: 1
References: 5

Abstract

Tirzepatide dose escalation may precipitate functional small bowel obstruction that mimics mechanical obstruction, even in surgically naïve patients. Careful medication review and objective tools such as the water-soluble contrast challenge can support safe non-operative management and help avoid unnecessary surgical intervention.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas Esophageal and GI Pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
14
Issue
7
Pages
e73085–e73085
Publication date
1 July 2026
Language
EN