Annals of surgery
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The aim of our study was to determine if an enhanced recovery pathway (ERP) can successfully be applied in nonelective colorectal surgery. ⋯ Patients undergoing nonelective colorectal surgery after ER or hospital transfer admission benefit from the use of an ERP, demonstrating decreased LOS and costs without an increase in complications.
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To compare postdischarge rates of organ space infections (OSI) in children with complicated appendicitis between those receiving and not receiving oral antibiotics (OA) following discharge. ⋯ Use of oral antibiotics following discharge may decrease organ space infections in children with complicated appendicitis, and those presenting with high-severity disease may be most likely to benefit.