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Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of Gastrografin in resolving intestinal obstruction
Study Design: Observational / descriptive study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore from 02-10-2013 to 02-04-2014
Materials and Methods: One hundred thirty five patients who having small bowel obstruction were admitted through out-patient, accident and emergency departments. Every participant was explained about both procedures and their consequences
Results: Average age was 44 +/- 70 years. 77 [57%] were males and 58 [43%] were females with a male to female ratio was 1.32:1. In 58 [43%] male patients the obstruction was resolved, but in 19 [14%] male patients obstruction was not resolved. In 41 [30%] female patients the obstruction was resolved and in 17 [12%] female patients the obstruction could not be resolved. Overall, in 99 [73%] patients, the obstruction was resolved but in 36 [27%] of patients the obstruction was not resolved
Conclusion: Gastrografin is a secure and reduces the need for surgery when conservative treatment fails. It remains a leading cause of hospital admission in surgical departments