Trauma ICU Rounds

Episode 34 - Bowel Obstruction & the Role of the Gastrografin Challenge

Jan 8, 2021
Guest
Martin Zielinski
Dr. Martin Zielinski, a Professor of Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, dives into the complexities of bowel obstruction management. He explains the significance of imaging and clinical findings, emphasizing the need for careful assessment before surgery. The podcast highlights the innovative Gastrografin swallow protocol for treating small bowel obstruction. Zielinski discusses tailored surgical strategies, nutritional management, and the importance of biomarkers, shedding light on optimizing patient outcomes in this critical area of trauma care.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Challenging Assumptions in Bowel Obstruction Management
03:29 • 5min
3
Navigating Bowel Obstructions: Diagnosis and Management
08:06 • 19min
4
Navigating Surgical Strategies for Bowel Obstructions
26:44 • 3min
5
Managing Adhesive Bowel Obstruction: Surgical Considerations and Biomarkers
29:41 • 2min
6
Nutritional Management and NG Tube Strategies in Bowel Obstruction Care
32:01 • 2min
7
Navigating Bowel Obstruction Surgery
34:23 • 9min