Why the study?
Does chewing sugarless gum reduce postoperative ileus in patients following elective intestinal resection?
Does chewing sugarless gum reduce postoperative ileus in patients following elective intestinal resection?
While chewing sugarless gum after intestinal resection is associated with improved outcomes, adequately powered trials are needed to confirm benefits on clinical complications and cost.
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Supports gum chewing for faster recovery after resection; leaves open effects on complications and costs.
Noble et al. (2009) studied this question.
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