title: Perioperative fluid management.
abstract: Many colorectal surgeons rely on traditional theories and approaches in addressing perioperative fluid management issues. Often, their training and instincts favor over-resuscitation, especially after bowel or emergent colorectal procedures. However, data are now emerging to support the use of more restrictive approaches to perioperative fluid administration-though uncertainties still exist as to which fluids are optimal, and how and when they should be administered. This article provides a focused, evidence-based review on this topic-highlighting critical considerations that clinicians may wish to address to improve patient outcomes following colorectal surgery.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Medical School, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Zubin M
authors.initials: ZM
authors.lastname: Bamboat
authors.forename: Liliana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bordeianou