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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2025

Perioperative bowel regimens following posterior spinal fusions for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review.

Lee R Benaroch, Ali Ahmadi Pirshahid, Kevin Morash, Supriya Singh, Parham Rasoulinejad, Debra Bartley, Timothy Carey, Alla Iansavichene, Patrick Thornley

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Lee R BenarochOrthopaedic Surgery, London Health Science Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Ali Ahmadi PirshahidOrthopaedic Surgery, London Health Science Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Kevin MorashDivision of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Science Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Supriya SinghDivision of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, London Health Science Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Parham RasoulinejadDivision of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, London Health Science Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Debra BartleyDivision of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Science Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Timothy CareyDivision of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Science Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Alla IansavicheneCorporate Academics, Health Sciences Library, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada.
Patrick ThornleyDivision of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Science Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

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Abstract

Background: Bowel morbidity after posterior spinal fusions (PSFs) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) delays the advancement of postoperative oral diet and discharge. This systematic review aims to investigate the effectiveness of perioperative bowel regimens in reducing length of stay and postoperative bowel morbidity in these patients. Materials and methods: We systematically searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, SPORTDiscus, and CINAHL for articles reporting on clinical results of PSFs for AIS patients. Demographic data, mean operative time and estimated blood loss, length of stay, time to first flatus and/or bowel movement, first oral intake, and postoperative pain scores were extracted from the selected studies. Results: Six articles ( Conclusion: There is limited evidence to demonstrate any specific perioperative bowel regimen will decrease postpreparative bowel morbidity and/or length of stay. While not a treatment in isolation, oral methylnaltrexone may be a safe and effective adjunct to standard postoperative bowel regimens and may have a better patient tolerance profile.

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adolescent idiopathic scoliosisbowel morbidityperioperative bowel regimenposterior instrumented fusion

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