Post-operative reflux - a surgeon's perspective

Summary Post‐operative ileus ( POI ) is a well‐recognised complication of colic surgery that accounts for a high proportion of post‐operative deaths. Although much has been written about the pathophysiology and management of POI in horses, most studies seem to apply research findings to the clinical case without full regard for the clinical evidence. Although much attention has focused recently on the role of inflammation, this narrow focus...