What is Bowel obstruction surgery?
Category: Surgeries
Bowel, or intestinal, obstruction repair is surgery to relieve a bowel obstruction. A bowel obstruction is when the contents of the intestines cannot pass through and exit the body. A complete obstruction is a surgical emergency.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel obstruction | 7 | 2 | |
| Abdominal adhesions | 2 | 0 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Twisted bowel (intestinal volvulus) | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Duration
Stopped having Bowel obstruction surgery
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 11 |
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