Abstract
Routine laxatives may expedite gastrointestinal recovery and early tolerance of food within an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme. Combined with carbohydrate loading and oral nutritional supplements (ONS), it may further enhance recovery of gastrointestinal function and promote earlier overall recovery.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1198-206 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | British Journal of Surgery |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Administration, Oral
- Aged
- Dietary Supplements
- Energy Intake
- Female
- Gastric Emptying
- Humans
- Laxatives
- Length of Stay
- Liver
- Liver Diseases
- Magnesium Hydroxide
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Care
- Prospective Studies
- Recovery of Function