Effect of perioperative dexmedetomidine on recovery of postoperative gastrointestinal function in patients with general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is controversy surrounding the influence of dexmedetomidine on the recovery of postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients under general anesthesia. The main purpose of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine administration during the perioperative period on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients under general anesthesia.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis was performed to identify randomized controlled trials comparing dexmedetomidine administration with placebo for the recovery of gastrointestinal function. The primary outcomes were gastrointestinal function; first oral feeding time; incidences of postoperative nausea and vomiting, postoperative nausea, and postoper

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11681737 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature