The Effect of Gum Chewing on Postoperative Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Gastrointestinal
Therapuetic Areas:Gastroenterology
Healthy:No
Age Range:Any
Updated:2/4/2013
Start Date:January 2010
Contact:Amelia M Jernigan, MD
Email:amelia.jernigan@gmail.com
Phone:4432553984

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The Effect of Gum Chewing on Postoperative Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery.


The investigators are randomizing patients to receive chewing gum (Extra Sugar Free,
Spearment) every 4 hours during waking hours for 15 minutes versus standard postoperative
care. The investigators then have them fill out a survey in house and 1 week after their
surgery that record time to first flatus, hunger, toleration of clear liquids and food and
some information about pain, satisfaction, and quality of life. The investigators contact
them via phone and email a maximum of three times in order to collect this information. 30
days postoperatively the investigators also contact them and perform a chart review for any
postoperative complications.


Inclusion Criteria:

- 18 years or older

- Undergoing benign gynecologic surgery via an exploratory laparotomy

- Capable of giving consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- Oromaxillary or mental disturbances that would make chewing gum dangerous with
regards to mastication or aspiration

- Intubated or unconscious when leaving the OR

- Bowel resection performed at the time of surgery

- Active bowel disease (IBD, appendicitis, etc)

- Gynecologic malignancy
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