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Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function
Abstract
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 be multifactorial, and a variety of preventative methods have been investigated. Chewing gum (CG) is hypothesised to reduce postoperative ileus by stimulating early recovery of gastrointestinal (GI) function, through cephalo‐vagal stimulation. There is no comprehensive review...
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Title
Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function
Published Date
Feb 20, 2015
Journal
Volume
2015
Issue
5
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