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Despite comprehensive sampling no microbiological pathogen could be isolated in 16.1% of patients.\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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