Moality rate is higher among which of the following:: (A) Small intestinal obstruction, (B) Colonic obstruction, (C) Adynamic ileus, (D) Intestinal pseudo obstruction
Answer is B. The moality rate for obstruction of the small intestine is 10%. The moality rate for colonic obstruction is 20%. Adynamic ileus the prognosis is usually good. Ref: Harrison, E-18, P-2515.