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Perioperative fluid therapy in major elective open gastrointestinal surgery was associated with a positive fluid balance, with complications in 57% of patients and a 30-day mortality of 2%.
Observational (n=100)
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Major elective open gastrointestinal surgery is associated with high perioperative fluid volumes and a high complication rate (57%), highlighting the need for future interventional studies.
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Should not yet change fluid management in elective GI surgery; hypothesis-generating for restrictive strategies in future trials.
Warrillow et al. (2010) conducted an observational in Major elective open gastrointestinal surgery (n=100). Perioperative fluid therapy was evaluated on Complication rates. Perioperative fluid therapy in major elective open gastrointestinal surgery was associated with a positive fluid balance, with complications in 57% of patients and a 30-day mortality of 2%.