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Review
. 2021 Jul;34(4):233-241.
doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1729927. Epub 2021 Jul 20.

Large Bowel Obstruction

Wali R Johnson  1 , Alexander T Hawkins  2
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Review

Large Bowel Obstruction

Wali R Johnson et al. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Nearly one-quarter of bowel obstructions occur in the large bowel. As with all bowel obstructions, large bowel obstructions have three defining characteristics: partial or complete, intrinsic or extrinsic, benign or malignant. The work-up for a large bowel obstruction should focus on the etiology of the obstruction as well as severity. Management strategy is contingent on the previous characteristics and can include endoscopy, diversion, or resection. This chapter will discuss common and rare etiologies of large bowel obstructions as well as management strategies for clinical guidance.

Keywords: adhesion; endometriosis; hernia; large bowel obstruction; retroperitoneal fibrosis; stricture.

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Conflict of Interest None declared.

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(a–c) Major etiologies of large bowel obstruction.
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Diagnosis and incidence with recommended work-up and management.
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