Trial of Chewing Gum to Reduce Post Operative Ileus in Elective Colorectal Surgery

ABSTRACT: It is unknown whether post operative chewing gum will reduce post operative ileus. This study is a randomised controlled trial that will determine whether chewing gum three times a day following surgery will reduce post operative ileus. Time to passage of flatus will be used to determine that incidence of ileus.

DISEASE(S): Colorectal Cancer,Colorectal Neoplasms

PROVIDER: 2184524 | ecrin-mdr-crc |

REPOSITORIES: ECRIN MDR