Development and External Validation of Prediction Risk Scores (StrISK and NOFA) to Predict Immediate Surgical Need in Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: An Observational Prospective Multicentre Study
Background Introduction Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction (ASBO) is one of the leading causes of emergency admissions, accounting for approximately 60% of all small bowel obstruction cases. ASBO is often caused by postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions, with patients presenting symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation. While most...