What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate surgical management strategies for intestinal obstruction and characterize patient profiles and outcomes.

Surgical Management of Intestinal Obstruction: A Prospective Observational Study

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Prospective observational study evaluates surgical outcomes in intestinal obstruction and identifies key factors impacting management.

To evaluate surgical management strategies for intestinal obstruction and characterize patient profiles and outcomes.
Conducted a prospective observational study over 4 years at a tertiary care institute.
Enrolled 400 patients undergoing surgical intervention for intestinal obstruction, collecting extensive data on demographics, comorbidities, and outcomes.
Analyzed operative findings and surgical strategies employed, including comparisons between small bowel and large bowel obstructions.
Mean age of patients was 47 ± 12 years with a 56% male predominance.
Postoperative morbidity was 41.5% with the most common complications being surgical site infections and anastomotic leaks.
The 30-day in-hospital mortality rate was 11%, primarily due to septic shock and multiorgan failure.

Bhat et al. (2026) studied this question.

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