Which of the statements are true in reference to a mechanical bowel obstruction?
1)It occurs from a blockage of the bowel lumen.
2)It may be caused by a herniation of the bowel.
3)It may be caused by a lumen-obliterating gastrointestinal tumor.

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Mechanical bowel obstruction occurs when there is a physical blockage in the bowel, which can be due to various reasons including a blockage of the bowel lumen, herniation of the bowel, or a lumen-obliterating gastrointestinal tumor.

Which of the Statements Are True in Reference to a Mechanical