The efficacy of chewing gum on postoperative ileus following cesarean section in Enugu, South East Nigeria: A randomized controlled clinical trial
OV Ajuzieogu, A Amucheazi, HA Ezike… - Nigerian journal of …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: Postoperative ileus (POI) is a common complication following caesarean
section. It impairs patients comfort; delays wound healing and prolong duration of hospital
stay. Several methods have been used in the management of this condition with varying
efficacy. Chewing gum postoperatively is a recent concept in the western world being
advocated as a cost effective and comfortable management of POI. Aim: The aim was to
evaluate the efficacy of gum-chewing in reducing POI following caesarean section in Enugu …
section. It impairs patients comfort; delays wound healing and prolong duration of hospital
stay. Several methods have been used in the management of this condition with varying
efficacy. Chewing gum postoperatively is a recent concept in the western world being
advocated as a cost effective and comfortable management of POI. Aim: The aim was to
evaluate the efficacy of gum-chewing in reducing POI following caesarean section in Enugu …
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