Page 106 - Demo

Question 10: General Surgery MCQWhat is the most co mmon cause of small bo wel obstr uction in p atients who have not had previou s abd ominal surgery ?%u2022 Adhesions%u2022 Hernias%u2022 Tumors%u2022 Int ussuscept ion%u2022 VolvulusAnswer: HerniasExplanation: In patien ts who have not had pr evious abdominal su rgery, hernias are the most common cau se of small bo wel obstr uction. Ad hesio ns are the most co mmon cause over all, but these typically occur in p atients with a history of abd ominal surgery. Tumors, intu ssusception, and volvulu s are less common causes.