Prospective controlled randomized trial on prevention of postoperative abdominal adhesions by Icodextrin 4% solution after laparotomic operation for small bowel obstruction caused by adherences [POPA study: Prevention of Postoperative Adhesions on behalf of the World Society of Emergency Surgery]
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adhesive small intestine occlusion [ASIO] is an important cause of hospital admission placing a substantial burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Often times, ASIO is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.</p> &...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-12-01
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Series: | Trials |
Online Access: | http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/9/1/74 |