A retrospective cohort study of gastrografin in the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction during pregnancy.

Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) during pregnancy is a critical condition that remains understudied. This study aimed to address management challenges of ASBO in pregnancy by evaluating the dual diagnostic and therapeutic role of gastrografin. We retrospectively analyzed medical records of pregnant patients with ASBO admitted between September 2018 and September 2023.