Effect of salt and water balance on recovery of gastrointestinal function after elective colonic resection: a randomised controlled trial.

摘要

Background Low concentrations of albumin in serum and long gastric emptying times have been returned to normal in dogs by salt and water restriction, or a high protein intake. We aimed to determine the effect of salt and water balance on recovery of gastrointestinal function after elective colonic resection in human beings.Methods We randomly allocated ten patients to receive postoperative intravenous fluids in accordance present hospital practice (>/=3 L water and 154 mmol sodium per day) and ten to receive a restricted intake (