Preoperative gum chewing may increase gastric fluid retention. Time to change our minds and review current guidelines?

Obes Surg. 2008 Apr;18(4):430-1. doi: 10.1007/s11695-007-9327-4. Epub 2008 Jan 31.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chewing Gum*
  • Fasting*
  • Gastric Bypass* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Pneumonia, Aspiration / etiology
  • Pneumonia, Aspiration / prevention & control
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Preoperative Care

Substances

  • Chewing Gum