Randomized Clinical Trial of Bisacodyl Versus Placebo on Postoperative Bowel Motility in Elective Colorectal Surgery

Summary

Postoperative bowel dysmotility is a frequent condition after colorectal surgery. The influence of colon stimulating laxatives have not been studied. This prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study assesses the influence of bisacodyl on postoperative bowel motility in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. The hypothesis of this trial was that bisacodyl has a beneficial effect on the duration of postoperative ileus.

Timeline

Start

2004-11

Primary completion

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Completion

2007-02

Drugs

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