Large bowel obstruction Flashcards

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How common is it?

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Who does it affect?

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What causes it?

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What risk factors are there (and how can they be reduced)?

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How does it present? What symptoms should you look out for?

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What signs may the patient have on examination?

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Which other conditions might present similarly?

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How would you investigate this patient?

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What would you tell the patient and how would you explain the condition to them?

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How do you think the patient and/or family might be affected by the diagnosis? Will it affect their
ability to work/care for themselves?

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What questions are they likely to have?

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What treatment/s (surgical, pharmacological and non-pharmacological) would you discuss with
them? What risks and benefits of treatment are there?

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