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Bowel Obstruction (Large)

Diagnosis and management of large bowel obstruction.

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

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [NG151]: Colorectal cancer
National
The SCARE 2023 guideline: updating consensus Surgical CAse REport (SCARE) guidelines
Local
The SCARE 2023 guideline: updating consensus Surgical CAse REport (SCARE) guidelines
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features that suggest a diagnosis of large bowel obstruction in a primary care setting?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • Which imaging modalities are most effective for confirming a diagnosis of large bowel obstruction in adults?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What initial management steps should be taken for a patient with suspected large bowel obstruction before referral to secondary care?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What are the criteria for urgent referral to a surgeon for a patient with large bowel obstruction?Updated: 8/22/2025
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