Malignant bowel obstruction

Robert S Krouse

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Abstract

Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a common problem for patients with advanced malignancy, especially colorectal and ovarian cancers. Symptoms include pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting, and inability to eat. Treatment options consist of a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical interventions (medications, endoscopic, or interventional radiology approaches). Outcomes are variable no matter the strategy, and the optimal approach is often not clear. Greater research is needed to assist decision-making for clinicians treating patients with MBO.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)74-77
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Surgical Oncology
Volume120
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2019

Keywords

  • bowel
  • malignant
  • nonsurgery
  • obstruction
  • surgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Oncology

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