Gastrointestinal System - Bowel Obstruction

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• Intestinal Obstruction

  Last Updated: 2017-11-06 – Topic Overview  

  Health professional background information from the Merck Manual on intestinal obstruction including etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

  Target Audience: Professional

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• Modified Fibre Diet for the Prevention of Bowel Obstruction

  Last Updated: 2017-11-06 – Handout  

  A consumer resource on a low fibre diet developed by Queensland Health dietitians as part of the Nutrition Education Materials Online (NEMO) website.

   Target Audience: Consumer

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