From: Bowel obstruction: a narrative review for all physicians
 | Advantages | Disadvantages |
---|---|---|
Plain abdominal X-ray | Availability | No etiologic diagnosis |
Computed tomography scan | Etiologic diagnosis | Ionizing radiations exposure |
Endoscopy (large bowel obstruction only) | Endoscopic treatment | Perforation risk |
Conservative treatment | Fast recovery | Failure, complications, recurrence |
Surgery | Etiologic treatment | Complications, stoma risk, recurrence |