NG Tube Decompression
Initial non-operative management for partial adhesive obstruction.
GI Emergency
Small & Large Bowel Obstruction in Bradenton, FL
Bowel obstruction prevents normal passage of intestinal contents — causing pain, vomiting, and distension. It requires urgent evaluation and may require emergency surgery.
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- !Crampy abdominal pain
- !Nausea and vomiting
- !Abdominal distension
- !Inability to pass gas or stool
- !High-pitched or absent bowel sounds
What Causes This?
- •Adhesions from prior surgery (most common SBO cause)
- •Hernia trapping bowel
- •Colon cancer causing obstruction
- •Volvulus — bowel twisted on itself
- •Intussusception
Treatment Approaches
Surgical Release
For complete obstruction, failed conservative management, or strangulation.
Bowel Resection
For ischemic or necrotic bowel identified at surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can bowel obstruction resolve without surgery?▾
Partial adhesive obstructions often resolve non-operatively. Complete obstructions and strangulation require surgery.
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