Small Bowel Obstruction: When Is Emergency Surgery Required?
Medically reviewed by Tiffany Gesang, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic A small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a serious condition that always needs prompt evaluation, but it does not always require emergency surgery. Urgency depends on what is causing the blockage, whether the obstruction is partial or complete, and if blood flow to the bowel is […]