The British journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Randomized clinical trial on the effect of coffee on postoperative ileus following elective colectomy.
Postoperative ileus is a common problem after abdominal surgery. It was postulated that coffee intake would decrease postoperative ileus after colectomy. ⋯ Coffee consumption after colectomy was safe and was associated with a reduced time to first bowel action.