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Intestinal obstruction.

W D Holder
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Acute intestinal obstruction is an emergency that frequently requires operative intervention, either immediately or within several days. Because of the difficulty in distinguishing strangulation obstruction from simple obstruction, a philosophy of operating on all patients with intestinal obstruction has been advocated by many physicians. On the other hand, the approach of attempting tube decompression on most patients rather than immediate operation has also been advocated. Both of these approaches are extreme and somewhat simplistic in dealing with a problem that often is complex. Fluid and electrolyte replacement, intestinal tube decompression, and appropriate surgical management are crucial to the successful management of these patients. This text presents a summary of the pathogenesis and various etiologies of intestinal obstruction and offers some diagnostic and treatment guidelines that will assist the clinician in the management of his patients.

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