Bowel Obstruction Medical Management

Intestinal Obstruction: Evaluation and Management | AAFP

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Management of acute intestinal obstruction is directed at correcting physiologic derangements, providing bowel rest and decompression, and removing the source of obstruction. Evaluation...

Intestinal obstruction - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo …

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Management of small bowel obstruction in adults

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INTRODUCTION. Small bowel obstruction (SBO) occurs when the normal flow of intestinal intraluminal contents is interrupted. The management of bowel …

Evaluation and Management of Intestinal Obstruction

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Management of uncomplicated obstructions includes fluid resuscitation with correction of metabolic derangements, intestinal decompression, and bowel rest. …

Small Bowel Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis …

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Small bowel obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the small intestine, which is a part of the digestive system. Small bowel obstruction can be caused by many things, including adhesions, hernia and …

Bowel Obstruction - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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A bowel obstruction can either be a mechanical or functional obstruction of the small or large intestines. Obstruction frequently causes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, …

Medical Management of Bowel Obstructions

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Background Malignant bowel obstruction is a common oncologic complication; most common in ovarian and colon cancer. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and …

Bowel obstruction - Knowledge @ AMBOSS

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Bowel obstruction refers to the interruption of the normal passage of bowel contents through the bowel, either due to a functional or mechanical obstruction. Functional …

Intestinal obstruction - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Intestinal obstruction is a blockage that keeps food or liquid from passing through your small intestine or large intestine (colon). Causes of intestinal obstruction may include fibrous bands of …

What is bowel obstruction? - Medical News Today

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An obstruction can cause a hard lump in the abdomen, which a doctor may be able to feel. During their initial examination, the doctor will also assess a person’s medical history. A doctor can...