the Role of Gum Chewing in Regaining Bowel Motility in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section

The Role of Sugarless Gum Chewing in Regaining Bowel Motility in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section

Aim:to evaluate the efficacy of postoperative gum chewing on the recovery of bowel motility after cesarean section.

this study will be conducted on 162 patients undergoing cesarean section in obstetrics and gynecology department at Kasr el Ainy Hospital,Kairo university.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-35

  --Spinal anesthesia

• Pfannensteil incision

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of drug consumption especially opioids
• water and electrolyte disturbance
• History of abdominal surgery except cesarean section
• Intra and severe post operative complications
• diabetes
• Pre-eclampsia
• Hypothyroidism
• Muscular and neurological disorder
• Inability to chew gums