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Prophylactic nasogastric decompression after abdominal surgery (Cochrane Review)
Nelson R, Edwards S, Tse B

ABSTRACT

Background: Routine use of nasogastric tubes after abdominal operations is intended to hasten the return of bowel function, prevent pulmonary complications, diminish the risk of anastomotic leakage, increase patient comfort and shorten hospital stay.

Full article: The full article is available on Wiley InterScience at http://www.thecochranelibrary.com
Resources: WHO Reproductive Health Library, La Biblioteca Cochrane Plus, Renal Health Library, Malaria in Pregnancy Library
PubMed: Find related PubMed articles here [NelsonR] [EdwardsS] [TseB] 
Google Scholar: Find related Google Scholar articles here [NelsonR] [EdwardsS] [TseB]