Ileus
Conditions
Keywords
Ileus,, Gynecologic surgery,, Post-operative,, Flatus
Brief summary
This study will attempt to determine if the use of chewing gum can cause the early return of bowel function after gynecologic surgery.
Interventions
OTHERchewing gum - Extra Winterfresh
Patients are given standard post-op care with clear liquid diet as tolerated plus chewing gum q8 for 30minute chewing intervals.
OTHERStandard Post-Op Care
Patients are given standard post-op care with clear liquid diet as tolerated.
Sponsors
Aultman Health Foundation
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of ileus | Until ileus formation or first flatus post-op |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed