Effect of Postoperative Laxative on Bowel Function After Colonic Surgery

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2009-01-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Randomised doublet blinded study of the effect of tablet Magnesia (laxative) on post operative bowel ileus after open colonic resection. Material: 56 patients in two equal groups. Primary endpoint: Bowel function. Secondary endpoints: Intake of food and drinks.

• Phase: Phase 4

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Hvidovre University Hospital
• Treatments: Cathartics; Laxatives; Magnesium Oxide

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with planned elective colonic resection

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous extended abdominal surgery

• Pregnancy

• Opioid or alcohol abuse