A randomised controlled study of preoperative oral carbohydrate loading versus fasting in patients undergoing colorectal surgery
ConclusionA preoperative CHO drink reduced the postoperative metabolic and inflammatory response and improved subjective well-being and surgical clinical outcomes but did not diminish the VAS pain score.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
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