Éviter la récidive d'une occlusion intestinale par l'alimentation.

Mechanical obstructions are mainly linked to old age which can favour constipationand faecal impaction, to abdominal surgery, to chronic inflammatory diseases of the intestine or to digestive tractmalignant tumours. In addition to monitoring the patient and ensuring their compliance with prescribed treatments, educating the patient with the aim of restoring a good nutritional status is essential.