Bowel Obstruction Following Appendectomy
Abstract
In Brief Introduction: Appendicitis is a common problem that is typically treated with an appendectomy. Following abdominal surgery, adhesions may form and may cause a subsequent small bowel obstruction (SBO). The purpose of our study was to determine the rate of post-appendectomy SBO in an adult population, and to observe any difference in SBO rates between open versus laparoscopic appendectomies. Methods: All patients who underwent an...
Paper Details
Title
Bowel Obstruction Following Appendectomy
Published Date
Jul 1, 2009
Journal
Volume
250
Issue
1
Pages
51 - 53
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