Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colorectal Surgery

Mechanical bowel preparation for elective colorectal surgery.

BACKGROUND The presence of bowel contents during surgery has been related to anastomotic leakage, but the belief that mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) is an efficient agent against leakage and infectious complications is based on observational data and expert opinions only. OBJECTIVES To determine the security and effectiveness of MBP on morbidity and mortality in colorectal surgery. SEAR...

The use of mechanical bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery

BACKGROUND Mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) prior to elective colorectal surgery has been in use for many years. It is considered important in preventing post-operative infectious complications after colorectal surgery. The evidence to support these claims is lacking within the medical literature and yet this still remains standard practice in many hospitals. A literature search was undertake...

Oral Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Colorectal Surgery

Mechanical bowel preparation in colorectal surgery.

The aim of this study was to assess the use of mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) and antimicrobial prophylaxis in elective colorectal surgery regarding still existing controversies. A prospective study of 85 patients undergoing elective colon and rectal surgery during 2 years period was performed, divided in two groups. Group A (N = 46) with patients who underwent mechanical bowel preparation,...

The Impact of Mechanical Bowel Preparation in Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis

PURPOSE To evaluate the influence of preoperative mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) based on the occurrence of anastomosis leakage, surgical site infection (SSI), and severity of surgical complication when performing elective colorectal surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS MBP and non-MBP patients were matched using propensity score. The outcomes were evaluated according to tumor location such as ...