title: Enhanced recovery pathway in colorectal surgery 2: post-operative complications.
abstract: This second in a two-part unit on enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery outlines possible complications and how to manage them. Part 1 detailed the components of an enhanced recovery pathway, which enables patients to receive optimal care before, during and after surgery, and can be used in other specialties if necessary.
authors.affiliation: St Mark's Hospital, the North West London Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: Jennie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Burch
authors.forename: John T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Jenkins
mesh_terms: D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D045823:Ileus / Q000209:etiology; D009068:Movement; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D020250:Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting