Intestinal Obstruction: Etiology and Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation and Imaging, Diagnosis and Treatment

Dear Colleagues,

Intestinal obstruction is among the most common surgical emergencies worldwide and is considered one of the most serious problems in surgery, with relatively high morbidity and mortality. In 80% of cases, it concerns the small intestine, and in 20%, the large intestine, and it can be incomplete or complete, acute or chronic, high or low. The clinical presentation varies depending on the etiology and level of the obstruction. Imaging studies are of great importance to establish the diagnosis, determine the cause, and guide treatment. Treatment can be either medical or surgical. Today, with the advancement of minimally invasive techniques, surgical treatment in addition to open surgery can be carried out laparoscopically and robotically, and there is great interest in implementing enhanced recovery protocols in the surgical management of these patients. In this Special Issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine, we will discuss the etiology and pathophysiology, clinical presentation and imaging, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of intestinal obstruction. Basic research based on animal models of small and large bowel obstruction as well as epidemiological and clinical studies, observational, retrospective, and prospective as well as reviews are welcome for submission.

Dr. Orestis M. Ioannidis
Guest Editor

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