ROLE OF CHEWING GUM IN MINIMIZING POSTOPERATIVE ILEUS AFTER OPEN ABDOMINAL PROCEDURES –

Abstract

Background: Sham feeding, such as chewing gum, has been theoretically shown to reduce the incidence and hasten the resolution of postoperative ileus. However, the presence of heterogeneous study populations in existing research has led to inconsistent findings, making it challenging to determine the true effectiveness of sham feeding in managing this condition. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of postoperative gum chewing in promoting the return of normal bowel function in patients undergoing abdominal surgery