Publications by authors named "Showkat Hamid"
J Pain Symptom Manage
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a common and challenging complication of advanced intra-abdominal cancers, often necessitating non-surgical management due to patient conditions.
- This study aimed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of a "triple therapy" approach using dexamethasone, metoclopramide, and octreotide in patients with MBO.
- Results showed that patients experienced significant symptom relief with the therapy, though the prognosis for those with inoperable MBO remained poor, indicated by a high mortality rate within a few months.
