SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2017
Chewing gum for intestinal function recovery after caesarean section: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Effects of chewing gum on gastrointestinal function in patients following spinal surgery: a meta-analysis and systematic review.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2022Pooled it
- Is discard better than return gastric residual aspirates: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC gastroenterology · 2019Pooled it
- Comparison of the effect of chewing gum with routine method on ileus after burns: a randomized clinical trial.BMC research notes · 2024Trial
- [Effect of somatostatin on postoperative gastrointestinal function and stress level in children with acute abdomen: a prospective randomized controlled study].Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics · 2022Trial
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of Paula Method Versus Gum Chewing for Gastrointestinal Reactivation After Cesarean Delivery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Commentary on "The effects of coffee versus gum chewing after cesarean on bowel functions".International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Article
- A clinical study of Simotang oral liquid combined with Shenque acupoint application for abdominal distension after cesarean section.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Functional significance and welfare implications of chewing in dogs (Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Review
- Effect of Preoperative Gum Chewing on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Women Undergoing Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery for Uterine Myomas: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Chewing Gum Versus Standard Care for Enhanced Bowel Recovery After Cesarean Section: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Cureus · 2024Article
- Effect of Chewing Gum on Duration of Postoperative Ileus Following Laparotomy for Gastroduodenal Perforations: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of surgery protocols · 2023Article
- Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction with bowel rupture after caesarean section in HELLP syndrome: a case report.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2020Article
- Chewing Gum for Intestinal Function Recovery after Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Gastroenterology research and practice · 2017Review
- Gum chewing and bowel function after Caesarean section under spinal anesthesia.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundGum chewing has been reported to enhance the intestinal function recovery after caesarean section, current perspectives and practice guidelines vary widely on the use of gum chewing, more studies on the role of gum chewing after caesarean section are needed.
methodsWe performed a comprehensive, systematic meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the efficacy of gum chewing after caesarean section. Studies were identified by searching EMBASE et al database (until June 30, 2016). Summary odd ratios or weighted mean differences with 95% confidence intervals were calculated for each outcome with fixed- or random-effects model.
resultsTen RCTs with a total of 1659 women were included in our meta-analysis. Gum chewing provided significant benefits in reducing the time to first passage of flatus, first defecation, first bowel sound, first bowel movement and the length of hospital stay, but not in the time to first feeling of hunger.
conclusionsGun chewing hastens the intestinal function recovery after caesarean section and offers a safe and inexpensive option. High-quality and larger-scale RCTs are still warranted to clarify the role of gum chewing in intestinal function recovery after caesarean section.
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