Gum, one stick, p.o. times 1 hour, TID prn ileus

Posted by Clark Venable on 2/26/2006

Gum Chewing May Speed Recovery From Postoperative Ileus:

"In a randomized study, gum chewing was associated with faster recovery after elective open sigmoid resection by stimulating bowel motility. (CME,CE)
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Something to mention across the ether screen Monday....

[Via Medscape Headlines]

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