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ArticleCureus2024

A Non-operative Approach of Small Bowel Obstruction in Virgin Abdomens.

Bhovineey Ramanathan, Vinod Ramachandran, Abdul Rana, Christopher McDonald

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Bhovineey RamanathanDepartment of Surgery, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale, AUS.
Vinod RamachandranDepartment of Surgery, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale, AUS.
Abdul RanaDepartment of Surgery, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale, AUS.
Christopher McDonaldDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, AUS.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We present a compelling case of small bowel obstruction (SBO) in a 38-year-old male with a virgin abdomen, a term used to describe an individual who has not undergone prior abdominal surgery. Despite his fit and healthy status, he presented with symptoms indicative of bowel obstruction. Through a meticulous series of history-taking, comprehensive clinical examinations, and precise imaging studies, we were able to arrive at a conclusive diagnosis. Remarkably, the patient experienced a full recovery solely through conservative management, effectively sidestepping the need for surgical intervention. This case prompts a deeper discussion on the nuanced approaches to SBO in individuals with virgin abdomens. We aim to delve into the comparative merits of conservative versus surgical strategies, considering the latest evidence-based practices to guide our understanding and decision-making in such cases.

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conservativesbo-vasmall bowel obstructionsurgical approachvirgin abdomen

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PMID38681392
PMCPMC11056207

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