Section outline

    • TOPIC - <INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION

      Topic Introduction

      <Intestinal obstruction is one of the most common causes of presentation and subsequent admission into a surgical units. With improved understanding of the causes, pathophysiology and progression of intestinal obstruction as well as better diagnostic and management modalities for intestinal obstruction, the morbidity and mortality associated with intestinal obstruction has reduced globally. However this does not reduce the significant fact that a significant proportion of patients, especially in low and middle income countries still present late . 

      Patients presenting with intestinal obstruction have good outcomes if their management follows specific principles of surgery, they are adequately resuscitated, continuously monitored, undergo timely, appropriate and rational surgical interventions. 

      By understanding this topic, the learner will be enabled to better diagnose and ultimately manage patients presenting with features of intestinal obstruction. 

      The learner will be required to understand the epidemiology, risk factors, common causes, classification and diagnosis of intestinal obstruction while also proposing an appropriate management plan for the patients. 

      Topic Learning Outcomes

      Upon completion of this unit you will be able to:

      1.  Discuss the epidemiology, risk factors and causes of intestinal obstruction
      2. Adequately and timely manage patients presenting with intestinal obstruction
      3. Be conversant with the sigmoid volvulus, intussusception and other specific causes of intestinal obstruction
      4. Appropriately diagnose and manage patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction
      5. To be able to manage complications of management of intestinal obstruction

      Topic Learning Activities/Tasks

      The student will be expected to

      1. Watch the provided lectures
      2. Review, clerk and outline management plans for the patients being managed for intestinal obstruction
      3. Participate in group discussions on intestinal obstruction
      4. Complete the quiz provided

      Assignments and Activities

      Lectures

      1. Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction

      Lecture 1- https://youtu.be/CziEbRREOZ8

      Lecture 2- https://youtu.be/kEvX7VAJgUw

      2. Colonic volvulus - Lecture https://youtu.be/isUlsubEoII

      3. Intussusception - 

      https://youtu.be/Z9jx-K4Kk24

       

    • Topic Discussion Forum
    • Case scenarios for Intestinal Obstruction File