"Consequences of postoperative ileus include increased patient discomfort, delayed time to adequate nutrition, prolonged length of stay, and increased cost to the patient and healthcare system. The traditional, multi-modal approach to the resolution of postoperative ileus includes opioid minimization, early ambulation, and early feeding," wrote M. Thompson and colleagues, University of Kentucky.
The researchers concluded: "Newer medications, such as...
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