All prizes below, other than the Grand Prize, are set cash prize amounts, except in California where prize payout amounts are pari-mutuel and determined by sales and the number of winners; prize amounts below may also become pari-mutuel in all jurisdictions in rare circumstances.
Gastrointestinal perforation. Perforation is a hole that develops through the wall of a body organ. This problem may occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, or gallbladder. Perforation of an organ can be caused by a variety of factors. 1  These include: 2  Appendicitis. 3  Cancer. 4  Crohn disease. 5  Diverticulitis. 6  Gallbladder disease. 7  Peptic ulcer disease. 8  Ulcerative colitis. 9  Bowel blockage. 10  Chemotherapy agents.
Intestinal obstruction occurs when there is a blockage of your small or large intestine. The blockage prevents the passage of fluid or digested food.The blockage may be partial or total. There are many potential causes of intestinal obstruction. In many cases, this condition canât be prevented.here are a variety of causes of intestinal obstruction: 1  strangulated hernia-part of your small intestine protrudes through your abdominal wall. 2  inflammatory disease like Crohnâs disease-swelling and scar tissue causes a narrowing of your intestine. 3  adhesions-scar tissue from a previous abdominal surgery.