Following abdominal surgery for treatment of benign gynecologic surgery, paralytic ileus may be develops. Gum chewing can promotes the return of bowel function through the cephalic-vagal reflex and increased intestinal enzymes secretion. This study will be evaluate effects of adding gum chewing to the conventional postoperative feeding protocol on the return of bowel function, its related complication, and patients's satisfaction.
Gum chewing can promotes the return bowel function after gynecologic surgery.