Effect of steroids on patients with postoperative bowel anastomotic dysfunction

Authors

Luis H. Toledo-Pereya
Ignacio Guzman
Earl G. Yonehiro

Abstract

Ten patients who developed anastomotic edema following large or small intestinal anastomosis had a rapid recovery after treatment with dexamethasone. The clinical and radiologic picture of adynamic ileus disappeared rapidly. There were no Immediate or long-term (more than two years) complications or side effects associated with the use of dexamethasone. This preliminary report indicates that dexamethasone may be a beneficial agent In the control of anastomotic edema.

Recommended Citation

Toledo-Pereya, Luis H.; Guzman, Ignacio; and Yonehiro, Earl G. (1977) "Effect of steroids on patients with postoperative bowel anastomotic dysfunction," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 25 : No. 4 , 285-292.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol25/iss4/4