Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2019

EVALUATION OF ACUTE INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION

Dr Rajesh Sonsale, Dr Harshal Tambe

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Background: Intestinal Obstruction is a common surgical emergency with varied etiology including hernia, postoperative adhesions, malignancy, and stricture with presentation as acute abdomen. In most of the cases, surgical intervention is required. Here we are presenting our experiences regarding acute intestinal obstruction. Materials and methods : This prospective study was conducted in the department of surgery of SKN medical college, Narhe, Pune. All patients underwent exploratory laparotomy. Laparatomy findings and post operative course were recorded. Results: 100 patients were treated for acute intestinal obstruction. Most of the patients were in the age group of 51–60 yrs with male/female ratio 2.35:1. External hernia (44%) was the commonest cause of intestinal obstruction followed by adhesions (34%). Wound infection (8%) was the commonest post operative complication. Mortality results were 10%. Conclusions: External hernia and adhesions are the leading causes of acute intestinal obstruction . Wound infection and pneumonia are commonly observed complications. Mortality is related to old age and late presentation.

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EVALUATION OF ACUTE INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION, DR RAJESH SONSALE, DR HARSHAL TAMBE INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-7 | July-2019

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