Coffee to go? The effect of coffee on resolution of ileus following abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Background & aims Ileus following abdominal surgery is a common postoperative complication. It is a source of considerable morbidity to patients and prolongs hospital stay. There is limited evidence to support the use of coffee to promote resolution of post-operative ileus. Methods We performed a systematic review, a risk of bias assessment, and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials that compared the effect of coffee consumption with...