• Br J Surg · Feb 2020

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    Bowel preparation under siege.

    • J C Alverdy and N Hyman.
    • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 5841 S Maryland Avenue, MC 6090, Chicago, Illinois, 60637, USA.
    • Br J Surg. 2020 Feb 1; 107 (3): 167-170.

    AbstractAn analysis of the results and conclusions from the most recent RCTs of the role of mechanical bowel preparation before colonic surgery is presented. The results indicate a wide disparity in the methods, results and conclusion of these studies, and the lack of microbial culture confirmation to advance understanding of how to move the field forward. Controversy on bowel preparation in colorectal surgery.© 2019 BJS Society Ltd Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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