title: Medical care of the surgical patient with gastrointestinal disease.
abstract: Common perioperative gastrointestinal disorders of surgical patients are presented. Recommendations for appropriate medical evaluation and management are described.
mesh_terms: D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative