A Clinical Profile of Acute Intestinal Obstruction Cases at Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: New Indian Journal of Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Mortality and morbidity are dependent on early recognition and correct diagnosis of obstruction. If untreated, strangulated obstruction causes death in 100% of patients. If surgery is performed within 36 hours, the mortality decreases to 8%. The mortality rate is 25% if surgery is postponed beyond 36 hours in these patients. Methodology: A minimum of 50 consecutive cases presenting with acute intestinal obstruction in hospital was selected for the study. This was a prospective study of 50 cases presenting with symptoms and signs suggestive of acute intestinal obstruction. A detailed structured Proforma was used to collect this information. All data was entered on master chart for analysis. Results: The commonest presenting symptom was abdominal pain (100%) followed by vomiting (92%), distention of abdomen (84%) and absolute constipation (60%). Conclusion: The incidence of intestinal obstruction is more common in males compared to females. Small bowel obstruction was more common than large bowel obstruction.
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Pradeepkumar J.
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- DOI 10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.8317.18
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