Ramosetron vs. ramosetron plus dexamethasone for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Prospective, randomized, and double-blind study Jung-Hee Ryu, Ji-Eun Chang, Hye-Rim Kim, Jung-Won Hwang, Ah-Young Oh, Sang-Hwan Do International Journal of Surgery Volume 11, Issue 2, Pages 183-187 (March 2013) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2012.12.018 Copyright © 2013 Surgical Associates Ltd Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Flow diagram of patients. Seventy six patients were randomized. Three patients (2 patients from R group and 1 patient from D group) were eliminated due to conversion to open cholecytectomy and 1 patient was excluded from the analysis due to protocol violation (ondansetron administration instead of metoclopramide as a rescue antiemetic). R group; ramosetron alone group. D group: dexamethasone plus ramosetron group. International Journal of Surgery 2013 11, 183-187DOI: (10.1016/j.ijsu.2012.12.018) Copyright © 2013 Surgical Associates Ltd Terms and Conditions