Colorectal disease (both benign and malignant) Cancer Malignant neoplasm of colon
Conditions
Interventions
Subjects randomised to the treatment group were given sugar-free commercially available chewing gum three times a day for 30 minutes each time from the first post-operative day to day of discharge. Th
Sponsors
King's College London
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Elective patients undergoing segmental, partial or sub-total colonic resection for malignant or benign colonic disease 2. Both males and females, over 18 years of age 3. Consent to take part in study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Palliative resection or bypass 2. Concomitant small bowel resection 3. More than one bowel anastomosis during their operation 4. Identified pre-operatively as requiring elective post-operative ventilation or planned intensive care therapy due to co-morbid conditions 5. Allergy to gum or ingredients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Length of hospital stay | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Time to first oral fluids 2. Time to first food 3. Time to bowels open 4. Time to flatus 5. Time to fit for discharge | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed