Small and large bowel obstructions are responsible for approximately 15% of hospital admissions for acute abdominal pain in the USA and ~ 20% of cases needing acute surgical care. Starting from the analysis of a common clinical problem, we want to guide primary care physicians in the initial management of a patient presenting with acute abdominal pain associated with intestinal obstruction.

Bowel obstruction: A narrative review for all physicians

Di Saverio S;
2019-01-01

Abstract

Small and large bowel obstructions are responsible for approximately 15% of hospital admissions for acute abdominal pain in the USA and ~ 20% of cases needing acute surgical care. Starting from the analysis of a common clinical problem, we want to guide primary care physicians in the initial management of a patient presenting with acute abdominal pain associated with intestinal obstruction.
2019
Bowel obstructions; Emergency surgery; Primary care physician education; WSES guidelines;
Catena, F; De Simone, B; Coccolini, F; Di Saverio, S; Sartelli, M; Ansaloni, L
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