Enhanced recovery pathway in colorectal surgery 2: post-operative complications.
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.
Wright
Steve
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St Mark's Hospital, the North West London Hospitals NHS Trust.
Burch
Jennie
J
Jenkins
John T
JT
D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D045823:Ileus / Q000209:etiology; D009068:Movement; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D020250:Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting