Comparison of Ondansetron and Dexamethasone for Prophylaxis of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgeries: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background. Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a significant complication after laparoscopic surgeries. Ondansetron and dexamethasone are most commonly used drugs for PONV prophylaxis. Comparisons of these two drugs have not been systematically reviewed till date. Methods. PubMed, PubMed Ce...
Main Authors: | Souvik Maitra, Anirban Som, Dalim K. Baidya, Sulagna Bhattacharjee |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Anesthesiology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7089454 |
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