What Interventions Are Effective for Relieving Acute Bowel Obstruction in Cancer and Other Conditions?

Christopher P. Scally; Pasithorn A. Suwanabol

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-84702-5.00021-X

What Interventions Are Effective for Relieving Acute Bowel Obstruction in Cancer and Other Conditions?

Christopher P. Scally, Pasithorn A. Suwanabol

Surgical Oncology

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Abstract

Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a common problem in patients with advanced cancer. This chapter outlines the scope of this clinical problem, relevant pathophysiology and symptomatology, workup, and management principles.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine, Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	171-178
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9780323847025
ISBN (Print)	9780323847032
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-84702-5.00021-X
State	Published - Jan 1 2023

Keywords

bowel obstruction
hopsice
malignant bowel obstruction
palliative care
surgical oncology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

Access to Document

10.1016/B978-0-323-84702-5.00021-X

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