Managing non-emergency blockages from scar tissue
This study tests a conservative approach for adults with a small bowel blockage caused by old scar tissue (adhesions). It avoids urgent surgery and lets the bowels rest to recover. The trial aims to find better ways to manage these blockages.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in the hospital for a suspected small bowel blockage.
- Your doctor has verified the blockage is due to scar tissue (adhesions) using symptoms and a CT scan.
- You do not have signs that the bowel is damaged or in danger, such as severe pain or air in the bowel wall.
- You have not had a previous similar blockage from adhesions before.
- You are not pregnant and can give informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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