Randomized Clinical Trial of Bisacodyl Versus Placebo on Postoperative Bowel Motility in Elective Colorectal Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Postoperative bowel dysmotility is a frequent condition after colorectal surgery. The
influence of colon stimulating laxatives have not been studied. This prospective, randomized,
double blind, placebo controlled study assesses the influence of bisacodyl on postoperative
bowel motility in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. The hypothesis of this
trial was that bisacodyl has a beneficial effect on the duration of postoperative ileus.