Long-term Prognosis After Operation for Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction

Abstract

The risk of recurrence increased with increasing number of ASBO episodes. Most recurrent ASBO episodes occur within 5 years after the previous one, but a considerable risk is still present 10 to 20 years after an ASBO episode. Surgical treatment decreased the risk of future admissions for ASBO, but the risk of new surgically treated ASBO episodes was the same regardless of the method of treatment. People treated for ASBO seem to be more prone to experiencing abdominal pain than the normal population, especially those having matted adhesions.