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Surgery was performed in 71.2 % of patients, and 55.8 % received hyperbaric oxygen therapy.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Pathogen-specific antibiotic therapy following tissue sampling is a cornerstone of SBO treatment. 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