In my mind, the use of NG tubes for bowel obstruction is an anachronism. I grew up hearing about literature that said NG tubes provide no benefit, but are routinely rated as among the most painful things we do to our patients. In my mind, this was a classic example […]
bowel obstruction
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In the Rapid Review series, I briefly review the key points of a clinical review paper (or two). The topic this time: Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie’s syndrome)