Do nasogastric or nasoenteric tubes improve outcomes from adhesional small bowel obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To compare outcomes of nasogastric (NGT) or nasoenteric tube decompression against no decompression in the non-operative management of adhesional small bowel obstruction (ASBO) using a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

Database searches up to February 2025 were conducted using Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE and SCOPUS. Abstract screening and data extraction were performed by two independent reviewers. Patients aged 18 and above were included. Studies were excluded if they compared NGTs to long tube devices or if the primary aetiology of SBO was not adhesions. Quality appraisal was conducted using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale and meta-analysis was performed using RevMan Web Software.

Results

Searches yielded 1442 studies, of which 4 met the inclu

SUBMITTER: Al-Mashat A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12619177 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature