Abstract:<b><i>Background:</i></b> Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is one of the leading reasons for emergency surgical admissions. Current guidelines recommend the conservative approach, unless operative intervention is indicated. <b><i>Case:</i></b> Here, we present a case of a young male who underwent early laparoscopic adhesiolysis for ASBO. <b><i>Discussion:</i></b> Nonoperative management resolves majority of ASBO cases but has high r… Show more
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