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Intestinal obstruction.

B K Shelton1

  • 1Johns Hopkins Oncology Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. sheltbr@jhmi.edu

AACN Clinical Issues
|June 24, 2000
PubMed
Summary
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Intestinal obstruction in children and adults causes significant illness. This review covers risk factors, diagnosis, and management strategies, including nursing interventions, to prevent complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Clinical Nursing

Background:

  • Intestinal obstruction is a common condition with high morbidity in pediatric and adult populations.
  • Timely diagnosis and management are crucial for preventing severe complications.
  • Controversies persist regarding optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of intestinal obstruction.
  • To detail risk factors, pathophysiology, and clinical findings.
  • To evaluate diagnostic methods and therapeutic interventions, emphasizing advanced practice nursing roles.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of risk factors for small and large bowel obstruction.
  • Analysis of the relationship between pathophysiology and clinical presentation.

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  • Summary and evaluation of diagnostic modalities.
  • Description of preventive, medical, surgical, and palliative treatments.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key risk factors contributing to intestinal obstruction.
    • Correlated pathophysiologic processes with observable clinical signs and symptoms.
    • Assessed the relative merits of various diagnostic techniques.
    • Outlined diverse treatment options, including nursing-specific actions.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding risk factors and pathophysiology aids in early recognition.
    • A critical evaluation of diagnostic tools is necessary for appropriate management.
    • Multimodal therapeutic strategies, incorporating advanced practice nursing, are essential for optimal patient outcomes.