Selective Postoperative Inhibition of Gastrointestinal Opioid Receptors
Authors:
- Neeru SharmaNSNeeru Sharma
- Rao M. SaleemRSRao M. Saleem
- Daniel I. SesslerDSDaniel I. Sessler
- Randall L. CarpenterRCRandall L. Carpenter
- Mahmoud SeyedsadrMSMahmoud Seyedsadr
- Andrea KurzAKAndrea Kurz
Open Access
- 27 September 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 345 (13) , 935-940
Abstract
Postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function and resumption of oral intake are critical determinants of the length of hospital stay. Although opioids are effective treatments for postoperative pain, they contribute to the delayed recovery of gastrointestinal function.Keywords
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