Can a nerve drug get your gut moving again after surgery?
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This study tests whether the drug pyridostigmine can safely help the bowel start working again in people who develop a temporary bowel blockage (ileus) after colorectal surgery. About 50 adults who have had elective colon or rectal surgery and then develop ileus will receive eith…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Stefan Holubar MD MS FACS, FASCRS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:58 UTC