Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is common yet, how to best manage it remains unknown. One approach is to administer water soluble oral contrast (WSC) and the obtain x-rays to determine how well the bowel is functioning. WSC may help resolve SBO by stimulating the bowel by itself. The intent of this study is to determine if the x-ray component of this therapeutic approach is necessary.
Nausea
Emesis
Abdominal pain
Distended abdomen
Unable to provide consent for the study.
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data.
Unstable angina or recent myocardial infarction or stroke within 6 months
University of California, Los Angeles
Lead sponsor