Preoperative gum chewing may increase gastric fluid retention. Time to change our minds and review current guidelines?
La Colla
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L
Poli
D
D
Albertin
A
A
La Colla
G
G
Mangano
A
A
D000328:Adult; D002638:Chewing Gum; D005215:Fasting; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery*; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011300:Preoperative Care
D002638:Chewing Gum