National prospective cohort study of the burden of acute small bowel obstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Small bowel obstruction is a common surgical emergency, and is associated with high levels of morbidity and mortality across the world. The literature provides little information on the conservatively managed group. The aim of this study was to describe the burden of small bowel obstruction in the UK.

Methods

This prospective cohort study was conducted in 131 acute hospitals in the UK between January and April 2017, delivered by trainee research collaboratives. Adult patients with a diagnosis of mechanical small bowel obstruction were included. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes included complications, unplanned intensive care admission and readmission within 30 days of discharge. Practice measures, including use of radiological inve

SUBMITTER: Lee MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6551410 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature