International journal of colorectal disease
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Sep 2015
Transversus abdominis plane blockade in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a double-blind randomized clinical trial.
Adequate postoperative analgesia is essential for recovery following colorectal surgery. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks have been found to be beneficial in improving pain following a variety of abdominal operations. The objective of this study was to determine if TAP blocks are useful in improving postoperative recovery following laparoscopic colorectal surgery. ⋯ We conclude that TAP blockade appears to be a safe intervention but confers no specific advantage following laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Sep 2015
Observational StudyOutpatient, non-antibiotic management in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis: a prospective study.
The aim of this study was to evaluate outpatient, non-antibiotic management in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis with regard to admissions, complications, and recurrences, within a 3-month follow-up period. ⋯ Previous results of low complication rates with the non-antibiotic policy were confirmed. The new policy of outpatient management without antibiotics in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis is now shown to be feasible, well functioning, and safe.