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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Pharmacology

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  • Prolonged postoperative ileus (PPOI) is a common complication after colorectal surgery.
  • Gut wall edema is a key factor in PPOI pathogenesis.
  • Hyperosmotic agents like Gastrografin are theorized to reduce edema.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Gastrografin in reducing PPOI duration.
  • To assess Gastrografin's impact on specific PPOI resolution markers.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized trial.
  • 100 mL Gastrografin versus flavored distilled water administered enterally.
  • Standardized management and 12-hourly assessment of PPOI resolution.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in overall PPOI duration between Gastrografin and placebo groups (83.7 vs 101.3 hours).
  • Gastrografin accelerated time to flatus/stool (18.9 vs 32.7 hours) and resolution of abdominal distension (52.8 vs 77.7 hours).
  • No differences observed in nausea/vomiting, oral diet consumption, nasogastric output, or length of stay.

Conclusions:

  • Gastrografin is not clinically effective for PPOI with combined upper and lower GI symptoms.
  • Potential therapeutic benefit for PPOI patients with isolated lower GI symptoms post-surgery.