Acute Small Bowel Obstruction

An intestinal obstruction can be divided into mechanical or functional of the small intestine or the large intestine. This can happen if the lumen of the intestine is partially or completely blocked. Within the common clinical picture you can find abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation to constipation and abdominal distension. Small bowel obstructions occur more frequently than large bowel obstructions. One of the classifications to be able to divide them is in complete, closed handle or partial. The prompt identification of this pathology as well as indicating an opportune treatment is key for the survival of the patients.