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Large bowel obstruction

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Large bowel obstruction is primarily characterised by the earlier onset of constipation, with vomiting occurring later than in small bowel obstruction.

Large bowel obstruction is a surgical emergency that must be quickly differentiated from pseudo-obstruction to ensure that timely and correct treatment is provided.

Reference

  1. Griffiths S, Glancy DG. Intestinal obstruction. Intestinal Surg. 2020 Jan 1;38(1):43-50.

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