Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Mar 2009
Review Meta AnalysisEarly enteral nutrition within 24 h of intestinal surgery versus later commencement of feeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
We set out to evaluate early commencement of post-operative enteral nutrition versus traditional management in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery. ⋯ There is no obvious advantage in keeping patients 'nil by mouth' following gastrointestinal surgery. Early enteral nutrition is associated with reduced mortality, though the mechanism is not clear. This review supports the notion that early commencement of enteral feeding may be of benefit.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Nov 2008
Review Meta AnalysisRole of prophylactic antibiotics in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a meta-analysis.
The role of prophylactic antibiotics in laparoscopic cholecystectomy in low-risk patients is controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic antibiotics in low-risk patients (those without cholelithiasis or cholangitis) undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ⋯ Prophylactic antibiotics do not prevent infections in low-risk patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Apr 2008
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyEnteral versus parenteral nutrition after gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in the English literature.
Although previous studies recommend the use of enteral nutrition (EN), the benefit of EN after elective gastrointestinal surgery has not been comprehensively demonstrated as through a meta-analysis. Our aim is to determine whether enteral nutrition is more beneficial than parenteral nutrition. ⋯ The present findings would lead us to recommend the use of EN rather than PN when possible and indicated.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Mar 2005
Review Comparative StudyCurrent management of acute pancreatitis.