2012
DOI: 10.1590/s2237-93632012000100002
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Preoperative mechanical bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery: an update of systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis

Abstract: Güenaga KF, Matos D, Wille-Jørgensen P. Preoperative mechanical bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery. An update of systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis. J Coloproctol, 2012;32(1): 7-17. AbstrACt:The belief that mechanical bowel preparation is related to the reduction of complications in elective colorectal surgery is based on observational studies and expert opinion. This question led the authors to a systematic literature review, with the completion of meta-analysis, followed by t… Show more

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“…The colorectal surgery meta-analysis ( 33 ) showed no clinical benefit from mechanical bowel preparation. This study also pointed out that inadequate bowel preparation with the presence of liquid content increases the risk of infections.…”
Section: Preoperative Periodmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The colorectal surgery meta-analysis ( 33 ) showed no clinical benefit from mechanical bowel preparation. This study also pointed out that inadequate bowel preparation with the presence of liquid content increases the risk of infections.…”
Section: Preoperative Periodmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thorough bowel cleansing is by most surgeons considered one of the most important factors in the prevention of complications 3 . In fact, since the days of Halsted, the presence of feces inside the colon has been viewed as a major cause of anastomotic dehiscence 4 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%