ColorectalSurgery

A brief overview of some of the common colorectal operations and complications arising from them. An introduction to stomas and a comparision of the differences between colostomies and ileostomies as well as a few of their potential complications.  

 

The opioid receptor antagonist speeds recovery of bowel function after colorectal surgery and is cost-effective, a new study indicates.  

Two studies of methods to speed patients' recovery from colorectal surgery include some diminishments.  

This review highlights procedures clinicians can count on to improve outcomes of colorectal surgery.  

Alvimopan, by hastening the recovery of bowel function, reduces length of stay and hospital costs for patients undergoing colorectal surgery, according to a retrospective study of registry data.  

Predictive tool estimates risk for intra-abdominal infections after colorectal resection and could be used to release some patients early.