LARGE BOWEL OBSTRUCTION

Course overview

LARGE BOWEL OBSTRUCTION USUALLY PRESENTS AS AN EMERGENCY WITH SEPSIS, DEHYDRATION, AND HEMODYNAMICALLY COMPROMISED STATE. THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF LARGE BOWEL OBSTRUCTION IS COLORECTAL CANCER. THIS ACTIVITY EXPLAINS THE RISK FACTORS, EVALUATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF LARGE BOWEL OBSTRUCTION AND HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF AN INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN ENHANCING CARE FOR AFFECTED PATIENTS.