Cesarean Section Complications
Conditions
Brief summary
After major open abdominal surgery, transient paralytic ileus usually follows. It has been suggested that stimulation of pain fibers, excessive sympathetic tone, and the release of inhibitory neurotransmitters from bowel wall associated with bowel manipulation and peritoneal irritation are responsible mechanisms. There have been concerns that early postoperative oral feeding would lead to vomiting with subsequent aspiration pneumonia, anastomotic leakage, and wound dehiscence.
Interventions
PROCEDUREgum chewing
chewing gum orally for 30 minutes
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Women is sure of her last menstrual period or documented early pregnancy ultrasound. 2. Women aged 20-35 years. 3. Women with Body mass index18-22 kg/m2. 4. Estimated gestational age is ranging between 37-40 weeks gestation. 5. Accepting to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
1. Smoker ≥ 11 cigarettes/day. 2. Caesarean hysterectomy . 3. Surgical management of severe postpartum haemorrhage . 4. History of bowel obstruction , inflammatory bowel disease . 5. Previous abdominal or pelvic radiation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| duration of hospital stay | 48 hours | time of postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal tract |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed