Therapeutic use of Gastrografin in the management of adhesional and non-adhesional bowel obstruction

Key Points

• This research examines the role of Gastrografin (GG) in the treatment of all types of bowel obstruction.
• Reviewed the role of GG in managing both adhesional and non-adhesional bowel obstruction.
• Analyzed a limited number of non-adhesive SBO cases treated with Gastrografin.
• Identified a potential therapeutic role for GG in non-adhesive bowel obstructions.
• Recommendations for larger studies to determine definitive patient outcomes.