To study various etiological factors in development of intestinal obstruction.

Abstract

Background & Methods: The aim of the study is to study various etiological factors in development of intestinal obstruction. Complete physical examination was carried out & important investigations done. As soon as the patient was admitted he was kept nil per orally
& supportive management was instituted in the form of intravenous fluids & electrolyte replacement, gastric suction by Ryle's tube. Catheterization was done to measure urine output, to assess renal function & perfusion, & to serve as a guide to correction of shock if
present. Results: In this study, the apparent positive correlation, as observed from the table, between mortality & co-morbidities. In this study, the apparent positive correlation, as observed from the table, between Intervention & co-morbidities is statistically significant as shown by pvalue which is 0.047. Table shows number of cases with positive history of other diseases & Mortality percentage in such patients. Conclusion: The maximum incidence was seen in 21-40 years age group at 44% of total cases. Adhesions are the commonest cause of bowel obstruction comprising 27% of total cases. Pain (87%) & Vomiting (67%) were most consistent symptoms. Whenever a patient of obstruction reports, a detailed history & complete examination including per rectal examination be done. Immediate institution of supportive measures must be done. Low incidence of intestinal obstruction due to malignancy in our study can be attributed to the absence of a specialized gastroenterology & oncology unit in our institute & presence of a cancer institute nearby