Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) | Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

The video tutorial covers small bowel obstructions, including their causes, risk factors, types, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment. It explains that small bowel obstructions are mechanical blockages in the small intestine, often caused by adhesions, hernias, or malignancies. The tutorial discusses the symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and constipation, and diagnostic methods like X-rays and CT scans. Treatment options include non-operative methods and surgery, depending on the severity and type of obstruction.

What is a small bowel obstruction?

• A blockage in the large intestine

• A mechanical blockage in the small intestine

• An infection in the stomach

• A type of inflammatory bowel disease

Which of the following is a risk factor for small bowel obstruction?

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Prior abdominal surgeries

• Asthma

Which mnemonic helps remember the causes of small bowel obstruction?

• SHAVING

• SWIMMING

• RUNNING

• JUMPING

What is a closed loop obstruction?

• A blockage at one end of the intestine

• A blockage at two ends of a segment of the intestine

• A partial blockage allowing some passage

• A blockage caused by a hernia

Which symptom is most commonly associated with small bowel obstruction?

• Cough

• Skin rash

• Abdominal pain

• Headache

What imaging technique is used to diagnose small bowel obstruction?

• Ultrasound

• MRI

• PET scan

• Abdominal X-ray

What is the first step in non-operative management of a small bowel obstruction?

• Performing surgery

• Administering antibiotics

• Inserting a nasogastric tube

• Prescribing painkillers

What is a common cause of small bowel obstruction in patients with a history of abdominal surgery?

• Hernia

• Adhesions

• Gallstones

• Infections

Which condition is characterized by the small bowel telescoping onto itself?

• Adhesion

• Strangulation

• Intussusception

• Volvulus

What is the surgical intervention for a strangulated small bowel obstruction?

• Laparoscopic surgery

• Endoscopy

• Radiation therapy

• Chemotherapy