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Advancements in the clinical management of adhesive small bowel obstruction: A perspective.

Chang-Jun Shen, Jin-Jiang Wang

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Review in Medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Chang-Jun ShenSecond Ward of General Surgery Department, Yan'an People's Hospital, Yan'an, China.
Jin-Jiang WangFirst Ward of General Surgery Department, Yan'an People's Hospital, Yan'an, China.ORCID 0009-0005-9260-3136

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study rigorously addresses adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO), a common yet severe complication following abdominal surgery, marked by fibrous adhesions that disrupt normal intestinal operations. These adhesions often result in profound symptoms including severe abdominal pain and vomiting, and may lead to critical outcomes such as intestinal ischemia and necrosis. It delineates the considerable strain ASBO places on healthcare systems globally, highlighting its frequent occurrence post-surgery and the associated high medical costs and negative impacts on patient quality of life. The study explores recent advancements in the management of ASBO, focusing on innovative diagnostic techniques, surgical procedures, and therapeutic interventions designed to decrease recurrence rates and enhance patient recovery outcomes. Significant emphasis is placed on the effectiveness of a barrier agent shown to significantly decrease the necessity for surgical reinterventions by preventing the formation of new adhesions. The study proposes a modernized management strategy for ASBO, advocating for the adoption of the latest diagnostic and treatment approaches tailored to individual patient conditions. It recommends the integration of cutting-edge technologies and personalized treatment plans, aimed at boosting treatment efficacy and patient well-being, thereby mitigating the overall healthcare burden.

Indexed as

Intestinal ObstructionIntestine, SmallPostoperative ComplicationsHumansQuality of LifeTissue Adhesionsadhesionadhesive small bowel obstructionclinical managementdiagnosispathophysiology

Identifiers

PMID40629606
PMCPMC12237302

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