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Oct 2008
14m 46s

6. Bowel obstruction

SURGERY 101 TEAM
About this episode

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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