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Opioid-sparing Effects of Ketorolac and Its Correlation With the Recovery of Postoperative Bowel Function in Colorectal Surgery Patients: A Prospective Randomized Double-blinded Study
The Clinical Journal of Pain, 06/22/09

Chen J-Y et al. - The addition of ketorolac to IVPCA morphine has demonstrated a clear opioid-sparing effect and benefits in regards to the shortening of the duration of bowel immobility. The authors suggest that adding ketorolac to morphine IVPCA be included in the multimodal postoperative rehabilitation program for the early restoration of normal bowel function.

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Blinded randomized clinical trial of botulinum toxin versus isosorbide dinitrate ointment for treatment of anal fissure
British Journal of Surgery, 11/24/09

Impact of a Change in Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Total Antibiotic Use in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Infection, 11/23/09

Impact on relapse of corticosteroid therapy after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for acute myeloid leukemia
Clinical Transplantation, 11/20/09

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Efficacy of mechanical bowel preparation with polyethylene glycol in prevention of postoperative complications in elective colorectal surgery: a meta-analysis
International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 11/24/09

Redo Procedure for Prolapse and Haemorrhoids (PPH) for Persistent and Recurrent Prolapse after PPH
Digestive Surgery, 11/18/09

Expression patterns of hypoxic markers at the invasive margin of colorectal cancers and liver metastases
European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 11/17/09

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