Therapeutic effect of oral Gastrografin in adhesive, partial small-bowel obstruction: a prospective randomized trial.

Abstract

Orally administered Gastrografin is safe and has a therapeutic role in adhesive, partial small-bowel obstruction. It significantly prompts the resolution of the obstructive episodes and shortens hospital stay. However, further studies are necessary to confirm the significance of our observation that it may reduce the need for operation.