Opioid Induced Bowel Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2017-12-01
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Summary
Constipation is common in pregnant women. Surgery, anaesthesia and opioid analgesics may
further impair bowel function. The aim of the present study was to evaluate if
oxycodone-naloxone combination compared to oxycodone reduced bowel dysfunction in patients
undergoing caesarean section.