Small bowel obstruction vs. Large bowel obstruction

Comparison of small bowel obstruction (SBO) and LBO features :
Small bowel------------------------Large bowel

Bowel diameter (cm)
>3 and <--------------------------- >5

Position of loops
Central-----------------------------Peripheral

Number of loops
Many-------------------------------Few

Bowel markings
Valvaulae---------------------------Haustra
(all the way across)-----------------(partially across)