Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8831549 | International Journal of Surgery | 2018 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
This study failed to show a difference in return of gastrointestinal motility in patients receiving simethicone following colorectal surgery. Postoperative ileus remains a significant clinical and economic burden to the healthcare system and further research is needed to identify a reliable and effective method of treatment.
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Authors
Jeremy E. Springer, Shiraz Elkheir, Cagla Eskicioglu, Aristithes G. Doumouras, Stephen Kelly, Ilun Yang, Shawn Forbes,