Intestinal Obstruction in the Patient with Advanced Cancer

Synopsis
Outlines an approach to the management of intestinal obstruction designed to avoid the distress associated with this condition. Focuses on the measures that should be used once further surgical intervention is no longer appropriate. Discusses the pathology and symptoms of intestinal obstruction and the treatments and palliative measures which can be used.
Series
Aspects of Terminal Care, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 14 min.
Year of production
1990
Availability
Hire
Sale; 1996 sale: £47.00 (+VAT +p&p) (EMFV)
Documentation
Accompanying notes.
Uses
Medical students, junior hospital doctors, GPs, nurses.
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
cancer patients; gastro-intestinal tract; intestinal obstructions

Credits

Writer
David Frampton

Distributor

Name

Graves Medical Audiovisual Library, c/o Concord Video & Film Council

Notes
Secretary: Lydia Vulliamy
Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes
NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution

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