Bowel Obstruction (Small)

Diagnosis and management of small bowel obstruction.

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

Clinical Guidelines

Bologna guidelines for diagnosis and management of adhesive small bowel obstruction
National
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of endoscopy in the management of suspected small-bowel bleeding (including small bowel obstruction)
Local