Effects of enhanced hygiene measures on severe diarrhea and anastomotic leak after colorectal cancer surgery: the experience of a tertiary referral hospital in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic has greatly changed the mode of hospital admissions. This study summarized and analyzed the incidence of severe diarrhea and anastomotic leakage during different periods for colorectal cancer surgery.

Methods

From January 2017 to September 2020, 2,619 colorectal operations were performed in Peking Union Medical College Hospital. In contrast with previous years, enhanced hand hygiene training, more frequent ventilation of the wards, and separate bed treatments for patients were implemented in 2020. Data on incidence of severe diarrhea and anastomotic leakage were retrieved and collected.

Results

The number of cases of severe diarrhea after colorectal surgery was 32 (4.60%), 24 (3.33%), 32 (3.83%), and 11

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9641104 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature