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Conference Paper: Does chewing gum lead to earlier postoperative gastrointestinal recovery in children? A systematic review and meta-analysis [Oral presentation]
Title | Does chewing gum lead to earlier postoperative gastrointestinal recovery in children? A systematic review and meta-analysis [Oral presentation] |
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Issue Date | 22-Jun-2023 |
Abstract | Introduction Postoperative ileus is a common occurrence among children undergoing major operations, including gastrointestinal and spinal surgeries. Preliminary evidence in adults suggests that chewing gum plays a role in accelerating the return of postoperative gastrointestinal function. However, evidence is scarce in the paediatric population. The aim of this study was to investigate whether chewing gum has benefits for children. Methods We searched PubMed, Medline, Embase and Cochrane Trials databases for randomised controlled trials that compare gum chewing with standard care after elective surgery in children from 1st Jan 2005 to 31st July 2021. We assessed the identified trials for quality, performed a systematic review and meta-analysis in accordance with PRISMA and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022358801). The main outcome measures examined were time to flatus and stool postoperatively, time to tolerate oral intake and length of hospital stay, which were analysed using fixed effects models. We also examined clinical complication rates and postoperative pain control. Results We included six eligible trials, with a total of 357 enrolled patients. The intervention was well tolerated without complications. There was no significant difference in time to flatus (–2.86 hours; 95% CI: –6.2 to 0.47 hours, p=0.09), time to stool (–6.39 hours; 95% CI: –13.9 to 1.2 hours, p=0.1), time to tolerate oral intake (–0.03 days; 95% CI: –0.15 to 0.1 days, p=0.68) and length of hospital stay (0.08 days; 95% CI: –0.07 to 0.22 days, p=0.29). Postoperative pain control (opioid consumption, pain score, nausea score) was similar in both groups (p>0.05). Conclusion Current evidence demonstrates that gum chewing is not associated with earlier postoperative gastrointestinal recovery in children. Future adequately powered and well-designed trials are necessary to evaluate any clinical benefit of chewing gum for children and whether it could result differences in healthcare satisfaction. |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/337122 |
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dc.contributor.author | Fung, ACH | - |
dc.contributor.author | Tsang, JTW | - |
dc.contributor.author | Chung, PHY | - |
dc.contributor.author | Wong, KKY | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-03-11T10:18:16Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2024-03-11T10:18:16Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2023-06-22 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/337122 | - |
dc.description.abstract | <p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><p>Postoperative ileus is a common occurrence among children undergoing major operations, including gastrointestinal and spinal surgeries. Preliminary evidence in adults suggests that chewing gum plays a role in accelerating the return of postoperative gastrointestinal function. However, evidence is scarce in the paediatric population. The aim of this study was to investigate whether chewing gum has benefits for children.</p><p><strong>Methods</strong></p><p>We searched PubMed, Medline, Embase and Cochrane Trials databases for randomised controlled trials that compare gum chewing with standard care after elective surgery in children from 1<sup>st</sup> Jan 2005 to 31<sup>st</sup> July 2021. We assessed the identified trials for quality, performed a systematic review and meta-analysis in accordance with PRISMA and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022358801). The main outcome measures examined were time to flatus and stool postoperatively, time to tolerate oral intake and length of hospital stay, which were analysed using fixed effects models. We also examined clinical complication rates and postoperative pain control.</p><p><strong>Results</strong></p><p>We included six eligible trials, with a total of 357 enrolled patients. The intervention was well tolerated without complications. There was no significant difference in time to flatus (–2.86 hours; 95% CI: –6.2 to 0.47 hours, p=0.09), time to stool (–6.39 hours; 95% CI: –13.9 to 1.2 hours, p=0.1), time to tolerate oral intake (–0.03 days; 95% CI: –0.15 to 0.1 days, p=0.68) and length of hospital stay (0.08 days; 95% CI: –0.07 to 0.22 days, p=0.29). Postoperative pain control (opioid consumption, pain score, nausea score) was similar in both groups (p>0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p><p>Current evidence demonstrates that gum chewing is not associated with earlier postoperative gastrointestinal recovery in children. Future adequately powered and well-designed trials are necessary to evaluate any clinical benefit of chewing gum for children and whether it could result differences in healthcare satisfaction.</p><p><br></p> | - |
dc.language | eng | - |
dc.relation.ispartof | 69th Annual International Congress of British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (21/06/2023-23/06/2023, Bruges, Belgium) | - |
dc.title | Does chewing gum lead to earlier postoperative gastrointestinal recovery in children? A systematic review and meta-analysis [Oral presentation] | - |
dc.type | Conference_Paper | - |