Role of Water Soluble Contrast Agents in Assigning Patients to a Non-Operative Course in Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction
Objectives: Adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common surgical emergency. It is estimated that at least 60�0of SBO are due to post-operative adhesions. Water soluble contrast agents (gastrografin) have been used to identify patients who might be treated non-operatively. This study aims to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oman Medical Specialty Board
2011-11-01
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| Series: | Oman Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=982306 |