Delayed gastrointestinal recovery after abdominal operation – role of alvimopan

Nicholas G Berger, Timothy J Ridolfi, Kirk A LudwigDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin USAAbstract: Postoperative Ileus (POI), which occurs after surgical manipulation of the bowel during abdominal operations, is associated with p...

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Main Authors: Berger NG, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2015-08-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/delayed-gastrointestinal-recovery-after-abdominal-operation-ndash-role-peer-reviewed-article-CEG