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[Postoperative obstructions]

J F Charles1, J P Bail

  • 1Service de chirurgie F.X. Bichat, CHU Augustin-Morvan, Brest.

La Revue Du Praticien
|March 15, 1993
PubMed
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Postoperative intestinal obstructions, often caused by adhesions after laparotomy, require prompt diagnosis and management. Early intervention is crucial, with video-laparoscopic surgery showing promise for preventing and treating these complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Context:

  • Intestinal obstructions are a significant complication following laparotomy in adults.
  • Early postoperative obstruction (0.5-2%) can stem from inflammation or mechanical issues, often linked to contamination.
  • Late obstructions are frequently caused by adhesions, affecting the small intestine in 5% of laparotomies.

Purpose:

  • To review the causes, incidence, and management of early and late postoperative intestinal obstructions.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies for bowel obstructions, including volvulus and strangulation.
  • To explore the potential of video-laparoscopic surgery in managing postoperative adhesions.

Summary:

  • Postoperative intestinal obstructions can be early (inflammatory/mechanical) or late (adhesions, strangulation, volvulus).

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  • Small bowel obstruction due to adhesions is common (5% of laparotomies), with volvulus and strangulation requiring immediate surgery.
  • Non-operative management with nasogastric decompression is possible for obstructions without gangrene, but colonic obstruction must be ruled out.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding these obstructions is vital for surgical outcomes and patient recovery.
    • Adhesions pose a chronic management challenge, with iterative surgeries increasing obstruction risk.
    • Laparoscopic adhesiolysis presents a promising avenue for preventing and treating postoperative adhesions, though further evaluation is needed.