Open AccessRandomized clinical trial of postoperative chewing gum versus standard care after colorectal resection
Author(s) -
Atkinson C.,
Penfold C. M.,
Ness A. R.,
Longman R. J.,
Thomas S. J.,
Hollingworth W.,
Kandiyali R.,
Leary S. D.,
Lewis S. J.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
british journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.202
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1365-2168
pISSN - 0007-1323
DOI - 10.1002/bjs.10194
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , chewing gum , colorectal cancer , standard of care , resection , clinical trial , surgery , general surgery , cancer , chemistry , food science
Chewing gum may stimulate gastrointestinal motility, with beneficial effects on postoperative ileus suggested in small studies. The primary aim of this trial was to determine whether chewing gum reduces length of hospital stay (LOS) after colorectal resection. Secondary aims included examining bowel habit symptoms, complications and healthcare costs.