Incidence and Risk of Severe Ileus After Orthopedic Surgery: A Case-Control Study

ConclusionsIn this retrospective case –control study, patients undergoing elective orthopedic procedures who had not progressed to full diet by POD 2 and spine patients with longer operative times were most at risk for SPOI. These data can be used clinically by peri-operative physicians to stratify patients according to risk.
Source: HSS Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research