Evolving Management Strategies in Patients with Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: a Population-Based Analysis

ConclusionBetween 2005 and 2014, there was a decrease in the population-based rate of aSBO, which may reflect increased utilization of minimally invasive techniques. There were significant trends towards increased operative intervention, with surgery occurring earlier and increasingly using laparoscopic approach.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research