Management of small bowel obstruction in adults - UpToDate
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Management of small bowel obstruction in adults Authors:Liliana Bordeianou, MD, MPHDaniel Dante Yeh, MD, MHPE, FACS, FCCM, FASPEN Section Editor:Krishnan Raghavendran, MD, FACS Deputy Editor:Wenliang Chen, MD, PhD Literature review current through: Sep 2026. This topic last updated: Jun 30, 2026. INTRODUCTION Small bowel obstruction (SBO) occurs when the normal flow of intestinal intraluminal contents is interrupted. The management of bowel obstruction depends upon the etiology, severity, and location of the obstruction. The goals of initial management are to relieve discomfort and…
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