title: [Preoperative phase of colonic surgery (author's transl)].
abstract: The existing possibilities to prepare colon and rectum for surgery are discussed, optimal nutrition just before operation is particularly stressed. The efficiency of oral and parenteral antimicrobial prophylaxis ist pointed out. Apart from contra-indications, orthograde lavage of the bowel is the method of choice.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D004032:Diet; D004733:Enema; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Die präoperative Phase in der Kolonchirurgie.