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CaCo: Does caffeine intake reduce postoperative bowel paralysis after elective laparoscopic colectomy? - A randomized placebo controlled trial
Automatisch geschlossen · 2015 bis 2022
Steffen Thomas, Mueller Sascha, Beutner Ulrich, Luethi Cornelia, Warschkow Rene, Tarantino Ignazio, Brunner Walter, Marti Lukas
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Background
Postoperative bowel paralysis is common after abdominal operations, including colectomy. As a result, hospitalization may be prolonged leading to increased cost. A recent randomized controlled trial from the University of Heidelberg showed that consumption of regular black coffee after colectomy is safe and associated with a significantly faster resumption of intestinal motility. The mechanism how coffee stimulates intestinal motility is unknown but caffeine seems to be the most likely stimulating agent.
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Investigation of the effects of caffeine on the return of bowel function and appetite, length of hospital stay, and complications after elective laparoscopic colectomy.
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Arm 1: postoperative intake of 3x placebo daily
Arm 2: postoperative intake of 3x 100 mg caffeine daily
Arm 3: postoperative intake of 3x 200 mg caffeine daily