Prospective, Observational Validation of a Multivariate Small-Bowel Obstruction Model to Predict the Need for Operative Intervention

Abstract

Our current prospective study validated our original model and was successfully improved. Our new model demonstrated equivalent predictive ability and was simpler to use. When all 3 features of the new model are present, strong consideration for early operative exploration should be entertained and may decrease the rate of missed strangulation obstructions.