title: Abandoning bowel preparation for rectal surgery--are we attempting to square a circle?
authors: D L
authors: DL
authors: Clarke
authors: T E
authors: TE
authors: Madiba
authors: S R
authors: SR
authors: Thomson
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002400:Cathartics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects; D004733:Enema / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000517:prevention & control; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics