Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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J. Am. Coll. Surg.
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There is little evidence supporting the use of a water-soluble contrast challenge (WSCC) for conservative management of nonadhesive small bowel obstruction (NASBO). Our objective was to evaluate the prognostic value of the WSCC in a diverse group of patients with NASBO in comparison with patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO). ⋯ A majority of patients with NASBO were successfully managed conservatively during a 30-day period, supporting the use of WSCC in patients with NASBO; however, patients with NASBO had a higher rate of interventions during admission or within 30 days of discharge.
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Comment Letter
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis and Volume-Based Surgical Care.
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Comment Letter
The Futility of Comparing Low- and High-Volume Hospitals.