Recurrence After Operative Treatment of Adhesive Small-Bowel Obstruction

ConclusionsThe overall recurrence rate after surgically treated ASBO was 12.1%, and the risk of recurrence was persistent several years after index operation. Factors associated with an increased risk were female gender, multiple/matted adhesions, and fascial dehiscence.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research