Findings

What do systematic reviews say?

7 questions · 7 findings · 1 reviews · Colorectal

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 0 · 0%Very low 1 · 14.3%Low 5 · 71.4%Moderate 1 · 14.3%High 0 · 0%

Tolerability of gum Anecdotal evidence, interviews, questionnaires and surveys · individuals undergoing abdominal surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Low

Time to first flatus Hours · individuals undergoing abdominal surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
77 studies · 8293 participants
Low

Time to first bowel movement Hours · individuals undergoing abdominal surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
62 studies · 7283 participants
Low

Length of hospital stay Days · individuals undergoing abdominal surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
50 studies · 5278 participants
Moderate

Time to first bowel sounds Hours · individuals undergoing abdominal surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
23 studies · 3981 participants
Low

Complications Frequency · individuals undergoing abdominal surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Low

Cost · individuals undergoing abdominal surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Chewing gum for postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Very low