Don't Let the Sun Rise on Small Bowel Obstruction Without Surgical Consultation-Redefining Nonoperative Management Pathways.

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common cause of hospital admission leading to resource utilization. The majority of these patients require non-operative management (NOM) which can lead to increased length of stay (LOS), readmissions, resource utilization, and throughput delays. Early surgical consultation (SC) for SBO may improve efficiency and outcomes.