The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
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J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res. · May 2018
Review Meta AnalysisEffect of chewing gum on gastrointestinal function after gynecological surgery: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
Recently, several randomized controlled trials (RCT) reported the effect of chewing gum on gastrointestinal function after gynecological surgery; however, these results are inconsistent. The aim of this study was to systematically analyze the effect of chewing gum on postoperative gastrointestinal function and complications in women undergoing gynecological surgery. ⋯ Chewing gum is an effective measure to ameliorate gastrointestinal function and decrease complications after gynecological surgery.