Postoperative ileus (POI) remains a frequent complication following surgery. Symptoms of POI include failure to pass stool or flatus,
Conditions
Interventions
Drinking Cassia alata Linn tea following operation,Warm water drinking
Experimental Drug,Active Comparator Dietary Supplement
Cassia alata Linn,Control
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
Faculty of Medicine,
Khon Kaen University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women with gynecologic cancers who underwent laparotomy transabdominal hysterectomy with/without other procedures
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery 2.Underlying history of gastritis, peptic ulcer, bowel surgery, chronic constipation, amd chronic diarrhea 3.History of undiagnosed abdominal pain or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction 4.Underlying history of hepatitis, renal impairment (acute/chronic) 5.Pregnancy or being during lactation 6.Electrolyte impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| time of first flatus within 24 hours after surgery Patients' self reported,time of first defecation within 24 hours after surgery Patients' self reported | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| time to tolerance of solid diet within 24 hours after surgery Patients' self reported,Ileus symptom after surgery Patients' self reported | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChumnan Kietpeerakool
Khon Kaen University
Outcome results
None listed