Abdominal wound length impacts postoperative recovery in colorectal cancer patients

Abdominal wound length significantly affects the time of first flatus passage, hospital stay length, and cytokine levels among colorectal cancer patients. Smaller wounds and lower postoperative interleukin-6 levels are associated with quicker recovery and shorter hospital stays. This study highlights the intricate relationship between wound length, cytokine levels, and patient outcomes, emphasizing the importance of wound size in postoperative recovery for colorectal cancer patients.

Journal Article by Tsai PL, Chen JS (…) Chen MJ et 3 al. in Front Surg

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