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Role of Water Soluble Contrast Agents in Assigning Patients to a Non-Operative Course in Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction
Adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common surgical emergency. It is estimated that at least 60% of 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 determine the role of gastrografi …