Are substance dependence and psychiatric disorders related to outcomes in a mixed ICU population?
Our data suggest that substance dependence increases hospital LOS and that patients with drug or alcohol dependence are at higher risk for ICU admission compared to the general population.
Restoration of normal intestinal function after elective open colectomy takes 3 (PG) to 4 (PS) days. In our series, specialized training in colorectal surgery has a positive impact on the duration of postoperative ileus. Surgical specialization should be considered an important parameter in future clinical trials aiming to minimize postoperative ileus.