The appropriate extent of investigations and treatment varies based on how advanced the patients<unk> y is as well as his or her wishes.
CT scan
May be appropriate if stenting or surgery would be considered
Will often distinguish between unifocal (which may be amenable to endoscopic stenting or surgery) versus multi-focal<unk> s (which portends a poor prognosis)
May be appropriate if stenting or surgery would be considered
Will often distinguish between unifocal (which may be amenable to endoscopic stenting or surgery) versus multi-focal<unk> s (which portends a poor prognosis)
Malignant bowel obstruction
Behavioral-related
Large bowel obstruction
Lack of exercise
Small bowel obstruction
Diet-related
Intestinal ischemia
Fecal impaction