Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Dec 2012
Review Meta AnalysisDexamethasone for antiemesis in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To estimate the beneficial and harmful effects of dexamethasone for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in women undergoing laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. ⋯ This systematic review provides evidence that dexamethasone decreases the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, with no observed increase in side effects.