Bowel Obstruction

Diagnosis and management of small and large bowel obstruction.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
SurgeryEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

NICE Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Colon Cancer
National
AGA Clinical Practice Update on the Optimal Management of the Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Local
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of endoscopy in the management of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction and colonic volvulus
Local
Bologna guidelines for diagnosis and management of adhesive small bowel obstruction
Local
British Society of Gastroenterology consensus guidelines on the management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults
Local
Consensus guideline for the management of peritoneal metastases from colorectal cancer
Local
Evaluation and management of small-bowel obstruction: an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma practice management guideline
Local
IDSA 2024 Guideline Update on the Risk Assessment, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Management of Intra-abdominal Infections
Local
MASCC Guidelines: Medical management of malignant bowel obstruction in patients with advanced cancer
Local
NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Palliative Care – Management of Symptoms: Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Local
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #57: Evaluation and management of small-bowel obstruction in pregnancy
Local