Large bowel obstruction Flashcards

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Causes

A

75% caused by Ca colon

consider:

  1. volvulus
  2. ileus
  3. constipation.
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Typical pain distribution

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Management

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Drip and suction.

Surgical referral (decompression invariably required).

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