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Oct 2008
14m 46s

6. Bowel obstruction

SURGERY 101 TEAM
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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 
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