Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Clinical Trial
Usefulness of an intensive bowel cleansing strategy for repeat colonoscopy after preparation failure.
No consensus exists regarding the optimal bowel preparation regimen for patients with poor bowel cleansing at a previous colonoscopy. ⋯ An intensive regimen consisting of a low-fiber diet, bisacodyl, and a split dose of polyethylene glycol can achieve good colon preparation with an improved detection rate for polyps and adenomas in most patients who have had poor bowel cleansing at a previous colonoscopy.
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Comparative Study
Risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism after laparoscopic and open colorectal surgery: an additional benefit of the minimally invasive approach?
Venous thromboembolism constitutes a major cause of morbidity associated with surgical procedures. Colorectal surgical patients are at an elevated risk for postoperative venous thromboembolism. Whether the laparoscopic approach influences this risk is not well defined. ⋯ The laparoscopic approach is associated with a lower venous thromboembolism rate in comparison with open surgery, despite controlling for other variables. This additional benefit of the minimally invasive approach further supports its use, whenever feasible, for a variety of colorectal conditions.