Bowel obstruction / ileus

Appears 5×

Teaching point

SBO, stable -> conservative ('drip and suck': NG + IV fluids). Deterioration / strangulation signs -> surgery. Diffuse dilation WITHOUT a transition point post-op -> paralytic ileus -> supportive.

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