Diagnosis and treatment of an intestinal obstruction

Intestinal obstruction, revealed by obstruction syndrome, is defined by the cessation of the bowel function whatever the cause. Bowel obstructions are one of the most frequent reasons for hospitalisation in digestive system surgery. They represent a surgical emergency. Diagnosis must enable the obst...

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Published inRevue de l'infirmière no. 217; p. 19
Main Authors Hor, Thévy, Paye, François
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.01.2016
Subjects
Diagnostic Imaging
Humans
Intestinal Obstruction - complications
Intestinal Obstruction - diagnosis
Intestinal Obstruction - therapy
Physical Examination
chirurgie digestive
intestinal obstruction
surgical emergency
syndrome occlusif
occlusion intestinale
transit intestinal
bowel transit
digestive system surgery
urgence chirurgicale
obstruction syndrome
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Summary:Intestinal obstruction, revealed by obstruction syndrome, is defined by the cessation of the bowel function whatever the cause. Bowel obstructions are one of the most frequent reasons for hospitalisation in digestive system surgery. They represent a surgical emergency. Diagnosis must enable the obstruction to be confirmed and its mechanisms and location to be specified. The treatment must always include restoring water-electrolyte balance, particularly in elderly people.
ISSN:1293-8505
DOI:10.1016/j.revinf.2015.10.030