Does consumption of fiber impact small bowel obstruction?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18306666
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Abstract

High intake of certain fibrous foods can potentially contribute to small bowel obstruction through phytobezoar formation, but overall evidence on fiber's role in causing or preventing small bowel obstruction remains mixed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
19 January 2026