Randomized clinical trial of the effect of intraoperative humidified carbon dioxide insufflation in open laparotomy for colorectal resection
Background Animal studies have shown that peritoneal injury can be minimized by insufflating the abdominal cavity with warm humidified carbon dioxide gas. Methods A single‐blind RCT was performed at a tertiary colorectal unit. Inclusion criteria were patient aged 18 years and over undergoing open el...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2020-02-01
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| Series: | BJS Open |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs5.50227 |