N N Rahbari, J B Zimmermann, T Schmidt, M Koch, M A Weigand, J Weitz
BACKGROUND: Optimal fluid therapy for colorectal surgery remains uncertain. METHODS: A simple model was applied to define standard, restrictive and supplemental fluid administration. These definitions enabled pooling of data from different trials. Randomized controlled trials on fluid amount (standard versus restrictive or supplemental amount) and on guidance for fluid administration (goal-directed fluid therapy by oesophageal Doppler-derived variables versus conventional haemodynamic variables) in patients with colorectal resection were eligible for inclusion...
April 2009: British Journal of Surgery