Abstract
Small Bowel obstruction due to post-operative adhesions is a common problem in a general surgical practice. Any laparotomy initiates the lifelong risk of this complication. Mortality rates have improved dramatically in the last three decades. The basic evaluation and treatment of small bowel obstruction is well defined but many individual strategies may result from the variety of clinical presentations and from techniques and equipment available to a local surgical practice. Recent advances in surgical techniques and preventive strategies may improve overall results. Results will remain linked to the continuous aging of the populations of Western countries.
Publication types
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Historical Article
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Review
MeSH terms
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Female
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History, Ancient
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Humans
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Incidence
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Intestinal Obstruction* / diagnosis
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Intestinal Obstruction* / diagnostic imaging
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Intestinal Obstruction* / surgery
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Intestinal Volvulus / complications
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Intestinal Volvulus / diagnosis
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Intestine, Small* / surgery
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Laparoscopy
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Laparotomy
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Peritoneal Neoplasms / surgery
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Peritoneum / surgery
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Peritonitis / diagnosis
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Peritonitis / etiology
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Postoperative Complications* / diagnosis
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Postoperative Complications* / diagnostic imaging
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Postoperative Complications* / surgery
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Radiography, Abdominal
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Recurrence
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Time Factors
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Tissue Adhesions / complications
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Tissue Adhesions / diagnosis
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Tissue Adhesions / surgery
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Ultrasonography