
Chewing Gum & Intestinal Function After Spinal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis

Chewing Gum & Intestinal Function After Spinal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
Effects of chewing gum on gastrointestinal function in patients following spinal surgery: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Eur Spine J. 2022 Oct;31(10): 2536-2546.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seven randomized controlled trials (706 patients) were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing chewing gum to routine practice for the improvement of gastrointestinal function. Pooled outcomes of interest included time to first bowel movement, first exhaust time, first bowel sounds, postoperative nausea, abdominal pain, analgesic drug dose, and length of hospitalization. The...
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