Limited Action of Sugammadex on Postoperative Recovery of Gastrointestinal Bowel Function: The Pharmacological and Physiological Basis

We read with great interest the article by Dogan et  al.1 recently published in your remarkable journal. The effect of neuromuscular blocking agents on gastrointestinal motility is a fundamental concern in abdominal surgery. Few studies have been conducted to investigate the role of the different reversal agents in accelerating the recovery of bowel function, and the data collected so far are inconclusive. Bowel motility could impact not only clinical outcomes but also hospital length of stay and costs.
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research