Outcomes in adhesive small bowel obstruction from a large statewide database: What to expect after nonoperative management

摘要

BACKGROUND: Although adhesive small-bowel obstruction (ASBO) is frequently managed nonoperatively, little is known regarding outcomes on readmission following this approach. Using a large population-based dataset, we evaluated risk factors for operative intervention and mortality at readmission in patients with ASBO who were initially managed nonoperatively.