Small bowel obstruction Flashcards by Ramadan Oumer | Brainscape

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Symptoms

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depend on the level of the obstruction.

The more proximal the obstruction the more severe the pain.

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Typical pain distribution

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Diagnosis

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Plain X-ray erect films confirm the diagnosis.

CT scan helpful (esp. if intrinsic causation).

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