What is it about?
in patient who has small bowel obstruction, the use of gastrograffin is extremely helpful.
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Why is it important?
the use of gastrograffin can objectively predict the rate of resolution of obstruction. therefore patient does not require to fast for a long time.
Perspectives
this paper is another objective proof of the benefit of gastrografin in adhesive small bowel obstruction. since then, patients can be feed and discharge early not as before. Few occasions, they can be discharge in less than a day stay. We call it, a cheap but magic drug.
Dr asri che jusoh
ministry of health of malaysia
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This page is a summary of: Absolute benefit of gastrografin in adhesive small bowel obstruction: A retrospective study and review of the literature, Saudi Surgical Journal, January 2014, Medknow,
DOI: 10.4103/2320-3846.147026.
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