The outcome is usually good if the obstruction is treated before tissue damage or tissue death occurs in the bowel.
Convalescence:
The recovery period from bowel obstruction surgery is highly variable. It depends on the magnitude of the operation needed to correct the obstruction and the amount of time it takes the body to recover from the operation.
Review Date: 10/22/2004
Reviewed By: Brendan T. Campbell, MD, MPH, Department of Surgery, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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