Large bowel obstruction

• What is the main cause of a large bowel obstruction?

  Tumour
• What are some causes of a large bowel obstruction?


  Tumour

  Volvulus

  Diverticular disease
• How many someone present with a large bowel obstruction?


  Absent stool passing

  Abdo pain

  Abdo distention

  Nausea adn vomiting
• What is the first line imaging for large bowel obstruction?


  Abdo X-ray
• How is a large bowel obstruction managed?


  Nil by mouth

  IV fluids

  NG tube with free drainage