Can a simple pill get your gut moving again after surgery?
Symptom relief
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This study tests whether pyridostigmine, a drug that stimulates bowel activity, can safely and effectively treat postoperative ileus—a common condition where the bowels stop working after colorectal surgery. About 50 adults who develop ileus after elective colorectal surgery will…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Stefan Holubar MD MS FACS, FASCRS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC