Are you persuaded by data about gum-chewing and ileus prevention?

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Editorial Board member Christian Pettker, MD, wants to know whether Contemporary OB/GYN's readers are persuaded by the existing data about gum-chewing and prevention of ileus.

Editorial Board member Christian Pettker, MD, wants to know whether readers are persuaded by the existing data about gum-chewing and prevention of ileus.

Yes; the existing data convinced me to prescribe gum for my patients.
No; I think the jury is still out on gum and better-quality evidence is needed.
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