Complications After Colorectal Surgery Without Mechanical Bowel Preparation

van Geldere, Dirk; Fa-Si-Oen, Patrick; A Noach, Leslie; J. G. M. Rietra, P.; L. Peterse, Johannes; P.A Boom, Robert

doi:10.1016/s1072-7515(01)01131-0

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Complications After Colorectal Surgery Without Mechanical Bowel Preparation

Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons • Jan 1, 2002

Authors:

Dirk van Geldere

Patrick Fa-Si-Oen

Leslie A Noach

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The current practice of mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) before colorectal surgery is questionable. Mechanical bowel preparation is unpleasant for the patient, often distressful, and potentially harmful. The results are often less than desired, increasing the risk of contamination. Cle...

Subject

Medicine

Colorectal surgery

Anastomosis

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