Therapy of malignant bowel obstruction / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) refers to intestinal obstruction caused by primary or metastatic malignant tumors, including both intestinal obstruction caused by primary tumors and intestinal obstruction caused by tumor recurrence and metastasis. Malignant intestinal obstruction is a common complication of advanced malignant tumors, especially colorectal cancer and ovarian cancer. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting, and inability to eat. Treatment options include surgical and non-surgical interventions. This article comprehensively reviews the common causes, diagnostic points and treatment progress of malignant bowel obstruction. Due to uncertain factors such as different primary tumors and different obstruction sites, there is still no unified best plan for the therapy of intestinal obstruction. A personalized treatment plan is usually made according to the patient's condition. In addition, more research is needed to help formulate more complete and specific therapeutic strategies for malignant bowel obstruction.