Prevention of Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 8/23/2018 |
| Start Date: | April 2008 |
| End Date: | April 2009 |
Prevention of Post-Op Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum
This study will attempt to determine if the use of chewing gum can cause the early return of
bowel function after gynecologic surgery.
bowel function after gynecologic surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:
- All female patients 18 years of age or older undergoing surgery for any gynecologic
procedure which the peritoneum is entered and general anesthesia is administered.
- Disease State will not affect inclusion in the study. Women with previous surgeries or
other medical conditions will be included as will those undergoing an initial
operation.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient deemed legally incompetent to sign their own consent
- Women under the age of 18
- Patients lacking their own or a false set of teeth
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