Systematic review of definitions and outcome measures for return of bowel function after gastrointestinal surgery.

Stephen J ChapmanG ThorpeA E VallanceDeena P Harji Matthew James LeeN S Fearnheadnull null

Published in: BJS open (2018)

Outcome reporting for the return of bowel function after gastrointestinal surgery is variable and not fit for purpose. An agreed core outcome set will improve the consistency, reliability and clinical value of future studies.

Keyphrases

systematic review
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
surgical site infection
meta analyses
adverse drug
percutaneous coronary intervention
coronary artery disease