Background The purpose of this research was to examine the morbidity, mortality and rate
of recurrent bowel obstruction associated with the treatment of small bowel obstruction (SBO) …

Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols after colorectal surgery use
several perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative interventions that decrease morbidity…

Purpose Acute urinary retention (AUR) is a common postoperative complication in colorectal
surgery. In pelvic colorectal operations, the optimal duration for postoperative urinary …

Background Immunosuppressed patients with diverticular disease are at higher risk of
postoperative complications, however reported rates have varied. The aim of this study is to …

Background The incidence of colorectal cancer in North America is rising among patients
younger than 50 years. Available data are conflicting regarding presentation and outcomes in …

Background Intra-abdominal abscesses account for a large proportion of surgical complications
and carry high mortality if not promptly controlled. Image-guided percutaneous drainage …

Purpose Total proctocolectomy (TPC) with ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) is commonly
performed for patients with refractory ulcerative colitis (UC). Pouchitis occurs in 20–50% of …

BACKGROUND: The morbidity and mortality associated with colorectal resections are
responsible for significant healthcare use. Identification of efficiencies is vital for decreasing …

… Author links open overlay panel Jeremy E. Springer a , Shiraz Elkheir b , Cagla Eskicioglu
a 1 , Aristithes G. Doumouras a , Stephen Kelly a 2 , Ilun Yang a 1 , Shawn Forbes a 1 …

Background Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols use evidence-based
perioperative practices that reduce morbidity and length of stay and improve patient satisfaction. …