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Perioperative Glycemic Control During Colorectal Surgery

  • Hospital Management of Diabetes (GE Umpierrez, Section Editor)
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Hyperglycemia occurs frequently among patients undergoing colorectal surgery and is associated with increased risk of poor clinical outcomes, especially related to surgical site infections. Treating hyperglycemia has become a target of many enhanced recovery after surgery programs developed for colorectal procedures. There are several unique considerations for patients undergoing colorectal surgery including bowel preparations and alterations in oral intake. Focused protocols for those with diabetes and those at risk of hyperglycemia are needed in order to address the specific needs of those undergoing colorectal procedures.

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  1. Department of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 986435 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198-6435, USA

    Rachel E. Thompson

  2. Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104, USA

    Elizabeth K. Broussard & Brent E. Wisse

  3. Department of Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA

    David R. Flum

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Rachel E. Thompson, Elizabeth K. Broussard, and David R. Flum declare that they have no conflict of interest. Brent E. Wisse is a consultant for Transformative Medicine.

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Thompson, R.E., Broussard, E.K., Flum, D.R. et al. Perioperative Glycemic Control During Colorectal Surgery. Curr Diab Rep 16, 32 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-016-0722-x

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