Post Operative Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: A Prospective Observational Study

Dr. V Manoj, Dr. Saraswat Bharti, Dr. Sharma Avdhesh Kumar

Abstract: Introduction: Bowel adhesions are abnormal intraperitoneal fibrous bands connecting bowel surfaces to each other. Adhesive bowel obstruction (ABO) is one of the leading causes of surgical emergencies, it accounts for 60% of cases presenting with small bowel obstruction. Objectives: To study about the clinical parameters which helping in predicting need for surgery in Post Operative ABO patients. Methodology: A prospective observational study conducted in department of surgery, Dr.SN medical college and associated group of Hospitals (MDM, MGH) Jodhpur. sample size of 100 in the year 2023 to 2024. Results: Abdominal pain, Vomiting and Fever presenting together in a patient was considered significant as these group of patients underwent surgical management. CECT imaging is a very useful tool diagnostic and therapeutic. Considering Laproscopic approach whenever possible helps in reducing the incidence of Post Operative ABO.

Keywords: ABO, CT imaging, Abdominal Pain, Fever, Vomiting