Does gum chewing prevent postoperative paralytic ileus?
Meaghan Keenahan is an RN at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, N.Y., and is completing her BSN degree.
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D002638:Chewing Gum; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008409:Mastication; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018570:Risk Assessment
D002638:Chewing Gum