21 - Small Bowel Obstruction Flashcards
1
Q
Bowel obstruction presentation?
A
Cramping abdominal pain, vomiting, unable to pass stool OR FLATUS
2
Q
What is a risk factor for bowel obstruction?
A
Previous abdominal surgery
3
Q
What does abdominal tenderness on exam of suspected bowel obstruction indicate?
A
Sign of progressive disease and intestinal ischaemia
4
Q
How is diagnosis of small bowel obstruction made/supported outside of clinical features/exam?
A
Abdominal XR
- dilated loops of small bowel
