Abstract: Early postoperative inflammatory small bowel obstruction (EPISBO) is a mechanical and dynamic obstruction resulting from a variety of postoperative factors that occur early after abdominal surgery.EPISBO is a special phenomenon after abdominal surgery and has unique clinical features.Current research shows that many risk factors are associated with the occurrence of EPISBO.Conservative treatment is the first choice of treatment because this kind of bowel obstruction is not suitable for surgical treatment.Conventional rehydration and parenteral nutrition support treatment are the cornerstone of EPISBO treatment.The therapeutic value of various drugs such as somatostatin has been demonstrated and TCM treatment also plays an important role.This review aims to present the progress in the research of EPISBO.