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. 2008 Apr;143(4):466-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2007.12.009.

Perioperative fluid restriction reduces complications after major gastrointestinal surgery

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Perioperative fluid restriction reduces complications after major gastrointestinal surgery

Stewart R Walsh et al. Surgery. 2008 Apr.

Abstract

The physiologic response to surgical trauma promotes sodium and water retention AND weight gain owing to perioperative fluid loading increases morbidity SO perioperative fluid restriction should reduce postoperative complications after gastrointestinal surgery.

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