The Effects of Combined Gum-chewing and Parenteral Metoclopramide on the Duration of Postoperative Ileus After Abdominal Surgery.

Journal: Journal of the West African College of Surgeons
Published Date: Sep 16, 2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Postoperative ileus remains the most common cause of prolonged hospital stay after abdominal surgery. Various agents have been tested in the treatment of postoperative ileus but no agent alone has achieved effectiveness as postoperative ileus is of multifactorial aetiology.

Authors

  • Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ulasi
    Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  • Oladolapo Olawunmi Afuwape
    Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  • Omobolaji Oladayo Ayandipo
    Division of Oncological Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  • Adegbolahan Fakoya
    Division of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  • David Omoareghan Irabor
    Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

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