Intestinal obstruction

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 2006 English Publisher:Mark Allen GroupJournal:British Journal of Hospital Medicine, volume 67, pages M5-M7 (issn: 1750-8460, eissn: 1759-7390,

Authors: Keith s, Chapple; John E, Hartley;

doi: 10.12968/hmed.2006.67.sup1.20335

pmid: 16447402

Intestinal obstruction

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Abstract

Adult intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency to confront the surgical trainee. Rapid diagnosis of the condition and institution of basic management skills are essential to reduce the considerable morbidity and mortality associated with the condition.

Related Organizations

Castle Hill Hospital
United Kingdom
Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
United Kingdom

Keywords

Adult, Analgesics, Vomiting, Fluid Therapy, Humans, Constipation, Intestinal Obstruction, Abdominal Pain

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