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Research Article | Volume 13 Issue:2 (, 2023) | Pages 964 - 967
Post-Appendectomy Small Bowel Obstruction: Results of a Prospective Observational Study from the Developing World
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DOI : 10.5083/ejcm
Published
May 19, 2023
Abstract

Aim: The study was conducted to determine incidence, causes and management of small bowel obstruction following appendectomy. Methods: This was a prospective, observational study conducted at Government Medical College, Srinagar, India from June 2018 to October 2020.The study group consisted of 250 patients who underwent emergency appendectomy for acute appendicitis. Results: Amongst the study group of 250 patients, 14 (5.6%) developed intestinal obstruction post appendectomy. The frequency of readmission of patients was 1.29 times. Majority of these patients required surgical intervention for management, which led to an increase in morbidity among them. Conclusion: The risk factors for developing small bowel obstruction were reviewed and measures to avoid them were suggested.

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