Background Ileus commonly occurs after abdominal surgery, and is associated with
complications and increased length of hospital stay (LOHS). Onset of ileus is considered to …

Background: Sham feeding has been reported to enhance bowel motility. Here, to promote
gastrointestinal function after postoperative ileus, the effect of gum chewing (GC) was …

Abstract Background and Aim Chewing gum proposal has been used in surgery to reduce
postoperative ileus for more than 10 years; however, the efficacy remains imprecise. The …

Objective: To determine whether sham feeding with chewing gum improved gastrointestinal
recovery after colorectal resection surgery, in the presence of routine postoperative feeding …

Results: Study and control group patients were comparable at inclusion. The mean time for
the appearance of bowel sounds as well as the passage of first flatus was significantly …

Aim This study aimed to determine the effect of gum chewing on the reduction of
postoperative ileus and recovery after surgery. Methods This study was conducted a …

Background Postoperative ileus is one of the most prevalent and troublesome problems
after any elective or emergency laparotomy. Gum chewing has emerged as a new and …

Introduction Postoperative ileus is a common occurrence among children undergoing major
operations, including gastrointestinal and spinal surgeries. Preliminary evidence in adults …

Purpose This study aimed to determine the effects of menthol gum chewing on nausea,
vomiting, and length of hospital stay after appendectomy in children. Background …

BACKGROUND: The efficiency of medical care in the United States has become intensely
scrutinized with expectations from patients, families, payors, lawmakers, and, currently, the …