EP.FRI.274 Nasogastric decompression in small bowel obstruction

Abstract Aim The aim of this study is to review the surgeon’s compliance and efficacy nasogastric decompression in management small bowel obstruction. Method This a retrospective 6 months from 1st January 2020 30th June 2020. Results 73 patients were managed for SBO during period. Adhesions (43.8%) was identified as most common cause obstruction followed by hernias (27.4%). 51 (70%) had planned on admission, although there history vomiting 85% at admission. Forty two (58%) decompression. Majority (71%) these NG inserted within 24 hours, only 2 it Of 44 conservatively their SBO, 19 Two died admission (both with palliative intent). Conclusion routine use still despite lack randomized control trial. Its associated an increase duration hospital stay. Although optimal timing placement tube not known, our shows that hours may shorten