International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 4, Issue 6 | Case Report | Open Access
Houhong Wang*
Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Bozhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University, China
*Correspondence to: Houhong Wang
Fulltext PDFBackground: Intestinal obstruction is a serious gastrointestinal disorder with potentially life-threatening consequences. Identifying risk factors and effective preventive measures is crucial for reducing its incidence. This retrospective study aimed to analyze the risk factors associated with intestinal obstruction and explore preventive strategies.
Methods: Data from 150 patients diagnosed with intestinal obstruction and 150 age - and sex - matched healthy controls treated at a single tertiary hospital between 2021 and 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. Information on medical history (especially previous abdominal surgeries), dietary habits, physical activity, smoking status, and comorbidities was collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent risk factors for intestinal obstruction.
Results: Previous abdominal surgery (OR = 4.8, 95% CI: 2.3 - 10.1, p < 0.001), a sedentary lifestyle (OR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.4 - 5.2, p = 0.003), and a high - fat, low - fiber diet (OR = 2.4, 95% CI: 1.2 - 4.8, p = 0.021) were identified as independent risk factors.
Conclusion: Previous abdominal surgery, sedentary lifestyle, and unhealthy diet are significant risk factors for intestinal obstruction. Implementing preventive measures such as promoting regular physical activity, advocating a balanced diet, and careful postoperative management may help reduce the occurrence of intestinal obstruction.
Intestinal Obstruction; Prevention; Risk Factors; Abdominal Surgery; Diet; Physical Activity; Retrospective Analysis
Houhong Wang. Retrospective Analysis of Etiology, Treatment Outcomes, And Risk Factors in Intestinal Obstruction. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2025;4(6):1-4.