SynthesisTechniques in coloproctology2017
Systematic review: the impact of exercise on mesenteric blood flow and its implication for preoperative rehabilitation.
Synthesis in Techniques in coloproctology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04712331 (Effect of Preoperative Graduated Abdominal Exercises and Russian Stimulation on The Abdominal Muscles Strength After Abdominoplasty), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Effect of Preoperative Graduated Abdominal Exercises and Russian Stimulation on The Abdominal Muscles Strength After Abdominoplasty
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effectiveness of comprehensive interventions including exercise and exercise-only interventions on postoperative ileus and recovery of intestinal function in patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- Hepatosplanchnic perfusion changes following isolated abdominal trauma and surgery: A scoping review of evidence dominated by pneumoperitoneum models.Physiological reports · 2026Article
- Surrogate measure of gut blood flow via superior mesenteric circulation on ultrasound in adults who underwent esophagectomy: A descriptive cohort study.JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition · 2026Article
- The effects of operative stress in abdominal surgery on portal and arterial visceral circulation.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Article
- The effect of preoperative rehabilitation on the prevention of postoperative ileus in colorectal cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Compromised intestinal integrity in older adults during daily activities: a pilot study.BMC geriatrics · 2021Article
- Exogenous carbohydrate and regulation of muscle carbohydrate utilisation during exercise.European journal of applied physiology · 2021Review
- Exercise and physical activity in cirrhosis: opportunities or perils.Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) · 2020Article
- Risk factors for leak, complications and mortality after ileocolic anastomosis: comparison of two anastomotic techniques.Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2019Observational
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Abstract
backgroundExercise in the preoperative period, or prehabilitation, continues to evolve as an important tool in optimising patients awaiting major intra-abdominal surgery. It has been shown to reduce rates of post-operative morbidity and length of hospital stay. The mechanism by which this is achieved remains poorly understood. Adaptations in mesenteric flow in response to exercise may play a role in improving post-operative recovery by reducing rates of ileus and anastomotic leak.
aimsTo systematically review the existing literature to clarify the impact of exercise on mesenteric arterial blood flow using Doppler ultrasound.
methodsPubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane library were systematically searched to identify clinical trials using Doppler ultrasound to investigate the effect of exercise on flow through the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). Data were extracted including participant characteristics, frequency, intensity, timing and type of exercise and the effect on SMA flow. The quality of each study was assessed using the Downs and Black checklist.
resultsSixteen studies, comprising 305 participants in total, were included. Methodological quality was generally poor. Healthy volunteers were used in twelve studies. SMA flow was found to be reduced in response to exercise in twelve studies, increased in one and unchanged in two studies. Clinical heterogeneity precluded a meta-analysis.
conclusionThe weight of evidence suggests that superior mesenteric arterial flow is reduced immediately following exercise. Differences in frequency, intensity, timing and type of exercise make a consensus difficult. Further studies are warranted to provide a definitive understanding of the impact of exercise on mesenteric flow.
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