title: The management of adhesive small bowel obstruction - an update.
abstract: Adhesive small bowel obstruction is a common cause for admission to general surgical wards in developed countries. Recent advances in diagnosis and management include the use of water soluble contrast agents in the treatment and triage of patients to an operative or conservative course, the use of CT scanning in diagnosis, the use of laparoscopy in treatment and antiadhesion techniques to prevent recurrence.
authors: Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Middlemore Hospital, PO Box 93311 Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand. ahill@middlemore.co.nz
authors: A G
authors: AG
authors: Hill
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003287:Contrast Media; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D012008:Recurrence; D000267:Tissue Adhesions
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine