Dexamethasone versus Ondansetron in Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Surgery

Abstract

Background: postoperative nausea and vomiting [PONV] are a common distressing symptoms in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery and can contribute to anxiety, dehydration, metabolic abnormality, wound disruption, delayed recovery and other issues. The incidence of PONV varies from 20 to 80 % of all surgeries, and it is an economic and social burden