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Prevention and Management of Postoperative Ileus A Review of Current Practice by Masna Arahman is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document reviews the prevention and management of postoperative ileus (POI). POI is a challenging clinical problem that increases patient discomfort and prolongs hospital stays, significantly impacting healthcare costs. The pathophysiology of POI is complex and involves neurogenic, inflammatory, hormonal, and pharmacological factors. Recent strategies to reduce POI include Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, minimally invasive surgical techniques like laparoscopy, and pharmacological therapies.
- Author
- Masna Arahman
- Language
- EN