Chewing Aid in Routine Postoperative Orders - Does it reduce Postoperative Ileus after Cesarean Section? A Randomized Control Trial

OBJECTIVE: To assess effectiveness of chewing gum in women undergoing cesarean section (C-Section) on return of bowel movements. METHODOLOGY: Randomized clinical trial was conducted at a tertiary care hospital, Karachi from January 2013 to January 2016. Total 218 participants, who were planned for...

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Main Authors: Aun Ali, Summaya Saeed, Amjad Siraj Memon, Mujeeb Abbasi, Khursheed Samo, Rozina Mustafa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences 2019-06-01
Series:JLUMHS
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Online Access:https://www.lumhs.edu.pk/jlumhs/Vol18No02/pdfs/07.pdf