Preoperative Glucocorticoid Use in Major Abdominal Surgery Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

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Preoperative Glucocorticoid Use in Major Abdominal Surgery Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

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Objective: To determine the clinical safety and efficacy of preoperative glucocorticoid (GC) administration in major abdominal surgery with regards to short term outcomes. Background: Previous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in major abdominal surgery have displayed conflicting results regarding the short-term benefits of preoperative GC administration. Importantly, the safety of this intervention has not been conclusively determined. Methods: A systematic review and quantitative meta-ana...

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2011-08-01

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Srinivasa, Sanket / Kahokehr, AA / Yu, Tzu-Chieh / Hill, Andrew

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http://hdl.handle.net/2292/14840

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Science & Technology / Life Sciences & Biomedicine / Surgery / HIGH-DOSE METHYLPREDNISOLONE / CARDIAC-SURGERY / METABOLIC-RESPONSE / HEPATIC RESECTION / PERITONEAL INFLAMMATION / SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS / POSTOPERATIVE RECOVERY / LIVER-TRANSPLANTATION / ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY / COLORECTAL SURGERY

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