Randomized clinical trial of fluid and salt restriction compared with a controlled liberal regimen in elective gastrointestinal surgery.

Authors:
Kalyan JP; Rosbergen M; Pal N; Sargen K; Fletcher SJ and 4 more

Journal:
Br J Surg

Publication Year: 2013

DOI:
10.1002/bjs.9301

PMCID:
PMC4312881

PMID:
24227358

Journal Information

Full Title: Br J Surg

Abbreviation: Br J Surg

Country: Unknown

Publisher: Unknown

Language: N/A

Publication Details

Subject Category: General Surgery

Available in Europe PMC: Yes

Available in PMC: Yes

PDF Available: No

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"Disclosure: The authors declare no conflict of interest."

Evidence found in paper:

"The authors acknowledge all surgeons, anaesthetists and ward staff who contributed to the study, and K. Turner and B. Teague for their administrative support. This paper presents independent research commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research under its Research for Patient Benefit Programme (grant reference no. PB-PG-0706-10478)."

Evidence found in paper:

"Conclusion: There were no significant differences in major complication rates, length of stay and in-hospital deaths when fluid restriction was used compared with a more liberal regimen. Registration number: ISRCTN39295230 (http://www.controlled-trials.com)."

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