Which of the following signs and symptoms warrant surgical intervention for patients with small bowel obstruction?

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Surgery
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Gastrointestinal & Nutrition

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Which of the following signs and symptoms warrant surgical intervention for patients with small bowel obstruction?

a) Abdominal tenderness
b) Air-fluid levels on abdominal x-ray
c) Worsening abdominal pain
d) Feculent vomitus
e) Air in the colon and rectum on abdominal x-ray
 
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