Acta Chir Belg
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Chewing gum reduces postoperative ileus after open appendectomy.
It is suggested that chewing gum may accelerate postoperative intestinal transit recovery. Chewing gum may therefore produce the same result after open appendectomy. ⋯ Chewing gum ameliorates recovery after open appendectomy by reducing postoperative ileus. It is a cheap and helpful treatment to be recommended in developing countries in Africa.