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Epidemiology

 Third leading cause of large bowel obstruction worldwide, following cancer and complications of diverticulitis [1].

 Risk factors:Elderly.Individuals with chronic constipation and/or a high fiber diet.Nursing home or long‐term care facility patients [2], including patients with chronic psychiatric disorders and dementia.