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  • Title: Tween 80/diatrizoate enemas in bowel obstruction.
    Author: Wood BP, Katzberg RW.
    Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol; 1978 Apr; 130(4):747-50. PubMed ID: 416689.
    Abstract:
    Although successful treatment of meconium ileus with Gastrografin enema has been attributed to the hypertonicity of this material, Tween 80, present in a 0.75% concentration, may be its most effective component. Tween 80 acts as a surface-active substance and stool emulsifier. An enema solution of 1%-2% Tween 80 and isotonic sodium diatrizoate has been effective in the relief of meconium or fecal mass obstruction in infants and children.
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