Systematic review of surgical managment of Acute Mechanical Small Bowel Obstruction

Abstract: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) occurs when the normal flow of intestinal contents is disrupted. The management of bowel obstruction relies on the etiology, intensity, and area of the obstruction. Severe intestinal blockages prevail incidents amongst patients with shared pelvic and stomach malignancies. This systematic review aimed to focus on the surgical management of mechanical small bowel obstruction, and to overview the different surgical procedures for SBO and evaluate their benefits through choosing evidence based studies. A computerized search of the National Library of Medicine MEDLINE database was undertaken using the PubMed Enters interface. English language citations during the period of 1980 through October 2016 using the primary search strategy, we then searched other two bibliographic databases. Further searching was from references from three standard textbooks and citation tracking of all relevant reports found using the Science Citation Index. The references of all relevant reports and review articles were searched for additional trials. Evaluation and management of SBO continue to evolve with advances in medical technology and techniques. Since the publication of the EAST practice management guideline on SBO in 2008, there has been increased support for the use of CT scans to confirm the diagnosis of SBO and assist in determining the initial clinical management. Minimally invasive surgery is being used with increasing frequency and in more complex cases. Keywords: surgical management, Small bowel obstruction. Title: Systematic review of surgical managment of Acute Mechanical Small Bowel Obstruction Author: Ahmed Reyad Elrify, Hussam salem aljehani, Abdullah saeed banaeem, Faisal Jameel Filfilan, Mohammad Mufleh Al-harthi, Ahmed saeed banheem International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Research Publish Journals

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