Gastrografin may reduce time to oral diet in prolonged post-operative ileus: a pooled analysis of two randomized trials.

Tony G E MilneRyash VatherGregory O'GradyJordi MiquelSebastiano BiondoIan Bissett

Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2018)

Gastrografin did not significantly reduce PPOI duration or length of stay after abdominal surgery, but did reduce time to tolerate a solid diet. Further studies are required to clarify the role of gastrografin in PPOI.

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight loss
case control
placebo controlled