Small bowel obstruction

Abstract

Key points Small bowel obstruction is common and is associated with a mortality risk of 10% Small bowel obstruction management depends on timely diagnosis, effective resuscitation, and targeted treatment strategies to prevent complications Cross-sectional CT imaging is the investigation of choice The most common causes of small bowel obstruction include adhesions, hernias, and malignancy The need for surgical intervention in small bowel obstruction is dependent on the severity of the clinical presentation and the underlying aetiology

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