Gum chewing and bowel function after Caesarean section under spinal anesthesia

Akalpler O., Okumus H.

PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.34, no.5, pp.1242-1247, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.12669/pjms.345.15772
  • Journal Name: PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1242-1247
  • Keywords: Cesarean section, Gum chewing, Postoperative care, Spinal anesthesia
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effect of gum chewing on bowel function postoperatively in women after cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia.