U.S., July 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07684755) titled 'Effect of Pre-operative Carbohydrate Loading on Return of Bowel Function After Reversal of Ileostomy' on June 12.
Brief Summary: An ileostomy is a common surgery in which part of the small intestine is brought to the surface of the abdomen to allow waste to leave the body. When it is no longer needed, another operation is performed to reconnect the intestine (ileostomy reversal).
Although ileostomy reversal is usually a straightforward procedure, some patients experience a temporary slowing or stopping of bowel function after surgery, called post-operative ileus. This can affect up to 3 out of every 10 patients. Symptoms may include...