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 | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
Keywords
- bowel obstruction
- hopsice
- malignant bowel obstruction
- palliative care
- surgical oncology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
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