Clinical trial finds dexamethasone reduces surgical needs in adhesive small bowel obstruction, suggesting a safe intervention.
IV Dexamethasone was safe and significantly reduced the need for surgical intervention in adhesive SBO. This is the first study which evaluates the use of IV Dexamethasone in non-malignant SBO and a randomised clinical trial is warranted.
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