[Early postoperative intestinal obstructions. Contribution of radiography to diagnosis of the type and to the indication for reoperation (experience in 84 cases)]

Abstract

The authors report 84 cases of post-operative intestinal obstruction and demonstrate the value of straight XRays and barium meal in the diagnosis of the variety of early post-operative obstruction and the indications for operation. In 74 cases out of 82, a precise diagnosis of the mechanical or paralytic nature of the obstruction was made and the operation always carried out under best possible conditions.