Diagnosis and management of small bowel obstruction in virgin abdomen: a WSES position paper

Diagnosis and management of small bowel obstruction in virgin abdomen: a WSES position paper

Abstract Background Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common surgical emergency, causing high morbidity and healthcare costs. The majority of SBOs are caused by adhesions that result from previous surgeries. Bowel obstruction, however, also occurs in patients without previous operation or known pat...

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Main Authors: Yousef Amara, Ari Leppaniemi, Fausto Catena, Luca Ansaloni, Michael Sugrue, Gustavo P. Fraga, Federico Coccolini, Walter L. Biffl, Andrew B. Peitzman, Yoram Kluger, Massimo Sartelli, Ernest E. Moore, Salomone Di Saverio, Esfo Darwish, Chikako Endo, Harry van Goor, Richard P. ten Broek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Small bowel obstruction
Virgin abdomen
Adhesions
Conservative management
operative management
Immediate intervention
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00379-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00379-8

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