Open AccessGum Chewing, Added to Conventional Feeding, Reduces Risk of Post-Operative Ileus after Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Procedures in Elderly Population: A Protocol for a Parallel Design, Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s) -
Obada Hasa,
Laraib Mazhar,
Ahsun Jiwani,
Dilshad Begum,
Riaz Hussain Lakdawala,
Shahryar Noordin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of surgery protocols
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.291
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2468-3574
DOI - 10.29337/ijsp.158
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , arthroplasty , prosthesis , hip surgery , surgery , physical therapy
Postoperative ileus (poi) is defined as a temporary cessation of bowel movement after a surgical procedure. Cessation of bowel movement not only leads to disturbing constipation but also may lead to nausea, loss of appetite, and food intolerance. Literature reports "sham feeding" (gum-chewing) effect as an increase in chewing and saliva which enhances the gastric emptying and overall motility of gut as a cephalic phase of digestion. Therefore, we aim to assess the effect of adding gum-chewing to the conventional postoperative feeding regimen on restoring postoperative bowel function and length of stay in hospital of patients undergoing elective hip arthroplasty.