On postoperative day 2 after having RNY gastric bypass at your center, the patient reports to the emergency department for vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal pain. A CT indicates a partial small bowel obstruction due to an ileus. The patient is readmitted as inpatient and provided IV fluids, bowel rest, and is made NPO. On postoperative day 3, the patient tries sips of water and does not vomit. By the end of day 3, her abdominal pain resolved. The patient is discharged on postoperative day 4 with no further events. Would you assign Bowel Obstruction as a postoperative occurrence in the Case Form for this patient?
[Verified Answer]: On postoperative day 2 after having RNY…
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