Risk Factors for Prolonged Postoperative Ileus in Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Andrea Carolina Quiroga-CentenoKihara Alejandra Jerez-TorraPedro Antonio Martin-MojicaSergio Andrés Castañeda-AlfonsoMaría Emma Castillo-SánchezOscar Fernando Calvo-CorredorSergio Alejandro Gómez-OchoaPublished in: World journal of surgery (2021)
Multiple factors, including demographic characteristics, past medical history, and surgical approach, may increase the risk of developing PPOI in colorectal surgery patients. The awareness of these will allow a more accurate assessment of PPOI risk in order to take measures to decrease its impact on this population.