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1
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Bowel obstruction presentation?

A

Cramping abdominal pain, vomiting, unable to pass stool OR FLATUS

2
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What is a risk factor for bowel obstruction?

A

Previous abdominal surgery

3
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What does abdominal tenderness on exam of suspected bowel obstruction indicate?

A

Sign of progressive disease and intestinal ischaemia

4
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How is diagnosis of small bowel obstruction made/supported outside of clinical features/exam?

A

Abdominal XR

- dilated loops of small bowel