Extra Loading Dose of Dexmedetomidine Enhances Intestinal Function Recovery After Colorectal Resection: A Retrospective Cohort Study

• Main Authors: Guo-Zun He (Author), Ning Bu (Author), Ya-Juan Li (Author), Yuan Gao (Author), Ge Wang (Author), Zhi-Dong Kong (Author), Min Zhao (Author), Shan-Shan Zhang (Author), Wei Gao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Importance: Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (POGD) may be caused by postoperative vagus nerve tension inhibition and systemic inflammation. Dexmedetomidine (Dex) increases vagus nerve tone and affords an anti-inflammatory property, which may play a role in pathogenesis.Objective: To inves...