Outcomes of Alvimopan Use in Laparoscopic Intra-abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Review

Background: Postoperative ileus is a transient cessation of bowel motility, occurring after bowel resection, characterized by abdominal distension and pain, nausea, vomiting, and an accumulation of gas/fluids in the bowel. It is associated with a greater incidence of postoperative morbidity and inc...

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Main Authors: Aamir A. Kokan, Sahil Sheth, Katherine Rogers
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/8059c993548b4d6ebcbb72b6f7370bdd
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