postoperative ileus, postoperatieve ileus inflammation, ontsteking colorectal surgery, colorectale chirurgie intestinal damage, darmschade enteral nutrition, enterale voeding
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Patiënts will receive chewing gum pre-operative from the moment they are sober untill the operation. They will start again four hours after the operation untill normal food is agai
Sponsors
Orbis Medical Centre
Catharina hospital Eindhoven
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Resectable colorectal carcinoma; 2. Age >18 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous esofageal/ stomach surgery; 2. Neurological disorders influencing acetylcholine metabolism; 3. Use of SSRI; 4. Depression; 5. Inflammatory bowel disease; 6. Medication influencing gut motility; 7. Allergy for mint; 8. Metastatic disease; 9. Stoma.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Lenght of stay; 2. Time to first flatus/ defaecation; 3. Infectious complications. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Effect on inflammation (cytokines); 2. Effect on intestinal damage; 3. Effect on gastrointestinal passage (ultrasound); 4. Morbidity and mortality. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactMisha Luyer
Catharina ziekenhuis Eindhoven Michelangelolaan 2
Outcome results
None listed