Figure 3.

Management algorithm for small and large bowel obstructions in women with gynecologic malignancies. Unresolved indicates no relief of nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain within 7 days of nasogastric tube placement. Resolved indicates relief of nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain within 7 days of nasogastric tube placement.

Abbreviations: AXR, abdominal x-ray; IVF, intravenous fluids; LBO, large bowel obstruction; NGT, nasogastric food; NPO, nil per os (nothing by mouth); PEG, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy; SB, small bowel; SBO, small bowel obstruction.