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Jackson P, Vigiola Cruz M. Intestinal obstruction: evaluation and management. Am Fam Physician. 2018 Sep 15;98(6):362-7. Abstract
American College of Radiology. ACR appropriateness criteria: suspected small-bowel obstruction. 2019 [internet publication].Full text
Li Z, Zhang L, Liu X, et al. Diagnostic utility of CT for small bowel obstruction: systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2019;14(12):e0226740.Full text Abstract
Ten Broek RPG, Krielen P, Di Saverio S, et al. Bologna guidelines for diagnosis and management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO): 2017 update of the evidence-based guidelines from the World Society of Emergency Surgery ASBO Working Group. World J Emerg Surg. 2018 Jun 19;13:24.Full text Abstract
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