Surgery 101

Bowel obstruction

October 6, 2008

5:11 pm

In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses bowel obstructions. Topics covered include:

  • what is meant by a bowel obstruction
  • the different causes of bowel obstruction
    • gallstone ileus
    • large bowel obstruction
    • pediatric bowel obstruction
  • history and physical exam
  • labs and diagnostic imaging
  • the approach to management

Run time – 14:45