Prospective, randomized, controlled, proof-of-concept study of the Ghrelin mimetic ipamorelin for the management of postoperative ileus in bowel resection patients

David E. Beck,W. Brian Sweeney,Martin D. McCarter

Prospective, randomized, controlled, proof-of-concept study of the Ghrelin mimetic ipamorelin for the management of postoperative ileus in bowel resection patients

2014

David E. Beck
W. Brian Sweeney
Martin D. McCarter

Background Postoperative ileus is a significant clinical challenge lacking effective management strategies. Ghrelin-receptor stimulation has promotility effects in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract.

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Medicine
Surgery
General surgery
Ghrelin
Postoperative ileus
Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Ileus
Ipamorelin
Bowel resection
Abdominal surgery
Anesthesia
Prospective cohort study
Hepatology
Internal medicine

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