The effect of gum chewing on the return of bowel function in cesarean–delivery patients.

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• Conditions: Ileus.; Paralytic ileus

• Registration Number: IRCT201008093902N2
• Lead Sponsor: Babol university of medical sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

consent, uncomplicated term singleton pregnancies undergoing a planned caesarean section performed under spinal anaesthesia and by an gynecologist, transverse (horizontal) incision, at least NPO for 8 hours before surgery, receiving maximum four doses of antibiotic prophylaxis. Exclusion criteria: History of abdominal surgery , preeclampsia, diabetes, heart disease, , postoperative complications such as uterine atonia, intra operative complications such as severe adhesions and blood transfusion during surgery, surgery lasted more than 60 minutes, receiving magnesium sulfate, history of malignancy, obstructive or inflammatory bowel diseases and injuries, excessive bowel manipulation, inability to chew gum.

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Gas passing. Timepoint: Every hour. Method of measurement: Asking from patients.;Hearing bowel sound. Timepoint: Every hour. Method of measurement: stethoscope.;Flatus passing. Timepoint: Every hour. Method of measurement: Asking from patients.;Sensation of bowel movement. Timepoint: Every hour. Method of measurement: Asking from patients.;Sensation of hunger. Timepoint: Every hour. Method of measurement: Asking from patients.