Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
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J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · Jul 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyHemodynamic effects of continuous versus bolus infusion of terlipressin for portal hypertension: a randomized comparison.
The hemodynamics of patients with portal hypertension within 4 h after a single injection of terlipressin has been studied. However, the hemodynamics in a longer phase under different infusion styles is unknown. This study aims to compare the effects of bolus and continuous infusion of terlipressin on systemic and hepatic hemodynamics in patients with portal hypertension. ⋯ Continuous infusion of terlipressin reduces PVP stably and may become an alternative to traditional bolus injection.
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J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · Jul 2013
Meta AnalysisChewing gum reduces postoperative ileus following abdominal surgery: a meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials.
Chewing gum proposal has been used in surgery to reduce postoperative ileus for more than 10 years; however, the efficacy remains imprecise. The aim of this study was to accurately assess whether the use of the chewing gum could reduce duration of postoperative ileus following the abdominal surgery. ⋯ Results of the meta-analysis suggest that chewing gum following abdominal surgery offers benefits in reducing the time of postoperative ileus.