Recognition and Management of Colonic Perforation following Endoscopy.

Although rare, perforation can be a devastating complication of colonoscopy. Incidence ranges from 0.012 to 0.

Enhanced Recovery after Colorectal Surgery: Can We Afford Not to Use It?

Background: Enhanced recovery pathways (ERPs) aim to reduce length of stay without adversely affecting short-term outcomes. High pharmaceutical costs associated with ERP regimens, however, remain a significant barrier to widespread implementation. We hypothesized that ERP would reduce hospital costs after elective colorectal resections, despite the use of more expensive pharmaceutical agents.