Selective decontamination of the digestive tract in upper gastrointestinal surgery: systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Florian ScheufeleR SchirrenH FriessD Reim

Published in: BJS open (2020)

SDD seems to be associated with reduction of anastomotic leakage and pneumonia following upper gastrointestinal resection, without affecting postoperative mortality.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
patients undergoing
rectal cancer
cardiovascular events
risk factors
type diabetes
intensive care unit
atrial fibrillation
acute coronary syndrome