International journal of colorectal disease
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Sep 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomised controlled study of preoperative oral carbohydrate loading versus fasting in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preoperative carbohydrate oral (CHO) loading on the postoperative metabolic and inflammatory response, perioperative discomfort and surgical clinical outcomes in open colorectal surgery compared with a conventional fasting protocol. ⋯ A preoperative CHO drink reduced the postoperative metabolic and inflammatory response and improved subjective well-being and surgical clinical outcomes but did not diminish the VAS pain score.