What is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction?
a) Adhesions
Adhesions are scar tissue that forms as a result of inflammation and
infection.
b) Hernias
Hernias are one of the second most common causes of small bowel
obstruction.
c) Neoplasms
Neoplasms are one the second most common causes of small bowel
obstruction.
d) Volvulus
Volvulus (twisting of the bowel) is a less common cause of small bowel
obstruction.
a) Adhesions
Adhesions are scar tissue that forms as a result of inflammation and
infection.
b) Hernias
Hernias are one of the second most common causes of small bowel
obstruction.
c) Neoplasms
Neoplasms are one the second most common causes of small bowel
obstruction.
d) Volvulus
Volvulus (twisting of the bowel) is a less common cause of small bowel
obstruction.