Post-operative ileus is a common complication following abdominal surgery. It results in abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting as well as abdominal pain. Furthermore, this results in prolonged hospital stay and occasionally readmission following abdominal surgery.The etiology of post-operative ileus is multifactorial and studies evaluating potential treatment options are abundant, though few reliable interventions exist. This study proposal describes a double-blinded randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of simethicone on post-operative ileus in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
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time to first passage of flatus
Timeframe: participants will be followed for the duration of their hospital stay, an expected average of 7 days