title: Decompression is essential in the management of small bowel obstruction.
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Gowen
mesh_terms: D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D007421:Intestine, Small