Intestinal obstructions Flashcards
1
Q
what diameter of small bowel on a CT would classify it as severely dilated?
A
2
Q
what percentage of small bowel obstructions are fatal if treatment is delayed?
A
3
Q
what two things are small bowel obstructions mostly due to?
A
- adhesions
- hernias
4
Q
what two things are large bowel obstructions mostly due to?
A
- tumors
- volvulus (when intestine twists around itself)
5
Q
what percentage of SBOs usually require surgery?
A
25%
