Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of early octreotide in patients with postoperative enterocutaneous fistula

Sancho, J.; di Costanzo, J.; Nubiola, Pedro; Larrad, A.; Beguiristain, A.; Roqueta, F; Franch, G.; Oliva, Antón; M Gubern, J; Sitges-Serra, A.

doi:10.1002/bjs.1800820521

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Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of early octreotide in patients with postoperative enterocutaneous fistula

Published in British journal of surgery • May 1, 1995

Authors:

J. Sancho

J. di Costanzo

Pedro Nubiola

Abstract

Somatostatin and octreotide both enhance closure of gastrointestinal fistulas. The present trial was undertaken to test whether early combined treatment with parenteral nutrition and octreotide 100 micrograms every 8 h by subcutaneous injection had a beneficial effect compared with parenteral nutrit...

Subject

Medicine

Octreotide

Placebo

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