Small + large bowel obstruction

Question 1

What are 5 causes of Bowel Obstruction (…..)

Answer 1

CIIIH

C ancerous (Colon Cancer)
I ntussusception (children)
I nflammation (Crohn's + Diverticulitis)
I ntestinal Adhesions (post abdo Sx)
H ernias

Question 2

what are 5 symptoms of Bowel obstruction

Answer 2

Coffee Ground Vomiting (vomit in general)
Constipation (cant pass stools // gas)
Abdominal Distention 
Nauseous
Abdominal pain

Question 3

What are 3 investigations that can be done in bowel obstruction

Answer 3

Ultrasound ==> intussusception (kids)

Barium Enema

CT scan

Question 4

3 complications of bowel obstructions

Answer 4

Perforations ==> peritonitis

Aspirations

Dehydration

Question 5

If partial bowel obstruction, what is the treatment given

Answer 5

Special low-fibre diet

Question 6

If complete bowel obstruction, what is the treatment given (3)

Answer 6

Bowel Resection

Adhesiolysis (remove adhesions)

Stoma formation (colestomy)