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Safety and efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce ileus after colorectal surgery

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Ileus is common after elective colorectal surgery, and is associated with increased adverse events and prolonged hospital stay. The aim was to assess the role of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for reducing ileus after surgery. METHODS: A prospective multicentre cohort study was delivered by an international, student- and trainee-led collaborative group. Adult patients undergoing elective colorectal resection between …

Authors

Chapman SJ; Clerc D; Blanco-Colino R; Otto A; Nepogodiev D; Pagano G; Schaeff V; Soares A; Zaffaroni G; Žebrák R

Journal

British Journal of Surgery, Vol. 107, No. 2, pp. e161–e169

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Publication Date

January 5, 2020

DOI

10.1002/bjs.11326

ISSN

0007-1323