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.

Discuss the potential complications of untreated small bowel obstructions.

Explain the significance of abdominal pain in the context of small bowel obstructions.

What role does imaging play in the diagnosis of small bowel obstructions?

What treatment options are available for small bowel obstructions?