Large Bowel Obstruction

Abstract

Nearly one-quarter of bowel obstructions occur in the large bowel. As with all bowel obstructions, large bowel obstructions have three defining characteristics: partial or complete, intrinsic or extrinsic, benign or malignant. The work-up for a large bowel obstruction should focus on the etiology of the obstruction as well as severity. Management strategy is contingent on the previous characteristics and can include endoscopy, diversion, or resection. This chapter will discuss common and rare etiologies of large bowel obstructions as well as management strategies for clinical guidance.

Keywords

large bowel obstruction - adhesion - hernia - endometriosis - retroperitoneal fibrosis - stricture

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
20. Juli 2021

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