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Adhesive small bowel obstruction presents diagnostic and treatment challenges. Meticulous surgical techniques are crucial for preventing adhesion formation, despite various available strategies.

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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Adhesions are a primary cause of small bowel obstruction, posing significant diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive challenges.
  • The clinical presentation of adhesive small bowel obstruction is often indistinguishable from other causes, complicating diagnosis.

Approach:

  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on the pathophysiology of adhesion formation.
  • It examines established and emerging treatment options for adhesive small bowel obstruction.
  • Preventive strategies, including surgical techniques and pharmacological agents, are discussed.

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  • Computed Tomography (CT) scans and water-soluble contrast studies aid in specific diagnosis and surgical need prediction.
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