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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Abdominal Surgery

    Background:

    • Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is a common surgical complication.
    • Timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable patient outcomes.

    Observation:

    • A significant proportion of patients with ASBO undergoing laparotomy exhibit normal radiographic findings upon admission.
    • This subgroup is predominantly comprised of female patients.

    Findings:

    • Patients with normal initial radiographs experience delayed laparotomies.
    • These patients face a substantially elevated risk of developing strangulating obstruction during their hospital stay.
    • Clinical and laboratory indicators for distinguishing strangulating from non-strangulating ASBO were found to be non-discriminatory in this patient cohort.

    Implications:

    • Radiographic findings alone may not adequately rule out ASBO, necessitating clinical vigilance.
    • Delayed diagnosis in women with ASBO correlates with increased strangulation risk.
    • Further research into improved diagnostic markers for strangulating ASBO is warranted.