Why the study?
What is the incidence and what are the clinical correlates of postoperative cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing elective large bowel resection?
Population
51 consecutive patients undergoing elective open colorectal resection
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Postoperative period
Authors
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Supports targeted monitoring in older hypertensive patients; leaves open whether electrolyte optimization reduces postoperative arrhythmias.
What is the incidence and what are the clinical correlates of postoperative cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing elective large bowel resection?
Postoperative arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation, are common (26%) following elective large bowel resection and are associated with older age, electrolyte imbalances, and other complications.
Walsh et al. (2005) studied this question.
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