Small Bowel Obstruction (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct

Small Bowel Obstruction (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct What is small bowel obstruction (SBO)? Mechanical obstruction to the passage of intraluminal contents What are the signs/ symptoms of SBO? Abdominal discomfort, cramping, nausea, abdominal distention, emesis, high-pitched bowel sounds What is the #1 cause of SBO around the world? Hernias What is the #1 cause of SBO in children? Hernias What is the #1 cause of SBO in adults (industrialized nations)? Postoperative adhesions What lab tests are performed with SBO? Electrolytes, CBC, type and screen, urinalysis What are classic electrolyte/ acid-base findings with proximal obstruction? Hypovolemic, hypochloremic, hypokalemia, alkalosis What must be ruled out on physical exam in patients with SBO? Incarcerated hernia (also look for surgical scars)