Colon and Rectal
Conference Coverage
Mismatch seen between trends in elective, emergent colectomies for diverticulitis
Key clinical point: An increase in elective colectomies has not been accompanied by a decrease in emergent/urgent colectomies. Major finding: The...
Conference Coverage
Perioperative fluid levels increase ileus risk
Key clinical point: Giving no more than 1.7 liters or more than 5 liters of IV fluids on the day of surgery increased the risk of ileus. Major...
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Palliative tumor removal extends survival
Key clinical point: Palliative removal of the primary tumor extends survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Antibiotic bowel prep significantly reduces colon surgery infections
Key clinical point: Effective bowel prep must include oral antibiotics as well as laxatives. Major finding: Prepping colorectal surgery patients...
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Low-stage colon cancers need to be followed post surgery for recurrence
Key clinical point: The incidence of treatable recurrence is the same regardless of the stage of the primary colon tumor. Major finding: Six...
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Fellow involvement is linked to better outcomes of colorectal surgery
Key clinical point: Morbidity and mortality were lower with fellows involved than with residents involved. Major finding: Patients were less...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Risks for anastomotic leak after colectomy identified
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Colorectal cancer on the increase in young adults
Key clinical point: Colorectal cancer rates have declined steadily since 1975 in those over 50, but have increased in the 20- to 34-year-old age...
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Uncomplicated diverticulitis patients safely avoid routine antibiotics
Key clinical point: Observation-only worked as well as routine antibiotic treatment for patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis. Major finding...
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FDA approves budesonide rectal foam for distal UC
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Transanal extraction found effective in rectal cancer surgery
Key clinical point: Transanal extraction can be recommended in the laparoscopic surgical management of low rectal cancer. Major finding: During...