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Intestinal obstruction

M J Baines1

  • 1St Christopher's Hospice, Sydenham.

Cancer Surveys
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Intestinal obstruction is a frequent complication in advanced abdominal or pelvic cancer patients. Drug regimens effectively manage symptoms for most, but some require surgical intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Intestinal obstruction is a common and distressing complication in advanced abdominal or pelvic cancer.
  • Many patients are unfit for surgery due to disease extent or poor general condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current management strategies for intestinal obstruction in advanced cancer patients.
  • To highlight the role of medical management and indications for surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of medical and surgical management of malignant bowel obstruction.
  • Analysis of drug regimens for symptom relief.
  • Evaluation of criteria for surgical venting procedures.

Main Results:

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  • Pharmacological interventions provide symptom relief in the majority of patients with malignant bowel obstruction.
  • A subset of patients, particularly those with high obstruction, necessitate a venting procedure.
  • Non-surgical management is preferred when feasible due to patient comorbidities.

Conclusions:

  • Medical management is the cornerstone for alleviating obstructive symptoms in advanced cancer.
  • Surgical venting procedures remain essential for select cases unresponsive to or unsuitable for conservative treatment.
  • Multidisciplinary care is crucial for optimizing outcomes in these complex patients.