Gastrografin reduces the need for additional surgery in postoperative small bowel obstruction patients without long tube insertion: A meta‐analysis

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a well‐known major postoperative complication requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment to avoid additional invasive surgical procedures. Water‐soluble contrast medium is often given not only for diagnosis but also for treatment. Although numerous studies have investigated the significance of this treatment, no consensus has yet been established regarding its indications and efficacy