The first management using intubation of a nasogastric tube with Gastrografin enterography or long tube for non-strangulated acute small bowel obstruction: a multicenter, randomized controlled trial

ConclusionNGT-G is an effective alternative to LT as a first-line treatment for NSASBO. A sequential strategy comprising NGT-G followed by LT might offer a new standard for NSASBO.Clinical trials registrationThis trial was registered with the University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry (umin.ac.jp/ctr Identifier: UMIN000022669) prior to the start of this trial.
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research