A cohort study with 287 patients showed that those who fulfill 5 criteria 2 or 3 days after laparoscopic colorectal surgery (a CRP below 150 mg/dL, a return of bowel function, tolerance of a diet, little pain, and afebrile during the entire stay) have a low risk of developing an anastomotic leak. These criteria have the potential to allow for safe early discharge.
7 Nov, 2021 | 20:06h | UTCAssessing Criteria for a Safe Early Discharge After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
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A prospective observational study on 287 adults showing that patients with CRP<150mg/dL, bowel function, diet tolerance, pain<5/10 and no fever, 2-3 days after laparoscopic colorectal surgery have a low anastomotic leak risk and may be discharged early https://t.co/zq8lvHPoQ1
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