Intra-abdominal adhesions following abdominal surgery represent a major unsolved
problem. They are the first cause of small bowel obstruction. Diagnosis is based on clinical …

Background This meta-analysis assessed the diagnostic and therapeutic role of water-
soluble contrast agent (WSCA) in adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO). Methods …

Background Adhesive small bowel obstructions are the most common postoperative causes
of hospitalization. Several studies investigated the diagnostic and therapeutic role of water …

The term volvulus is derived from the Latin word “volvere,” which means “to roll or twist.” 1
This twisting or torsion of a segment of the alimentary tract was first described around BC …

Background Adhesions are the leading cause of small bowel obstruction. Gastrografin
transit time may allow for the selection of appropriate patients for non‐operative …

BACKGROUND Differentiating between partial adhesive small bowel obstruction (aSBO)
likely to resolve with medical management and complete obstruction requiring operative …

Small bowel obstruction is a common and significant surgical presentation. Approximately
30% of presentations will require surgery during admission. The great challenge of adhesive …

We assessed the nonoperative and operative management of adhesive small bowel
obstruction (ASBO) and compared complication rates and surgical outcomes. ASBO is a …

Background This study evaluated the association between oral gastrografin administration
and the need for operative intervention in patients with presumed adhesive small bowel …

Abdominal distension, severe vomiting, typically convulsive abdominal pain and
constipation are clinical signs indicating bowel obstruction. The voluminous vomiting of such …