[Usefulness of peristalsis, flatulence and evacuation for predicting oral route tolerance in patients subjected to major abdominal surgery].

Objective: to evaluate the usefulness of bowel sounds, flatus and bowel movement presence to predict tolerance of oral intake in patients following major abdominal surgery.

Background Data: nutrition is one of the most important factors in the management of postoperative care. The early oral intake has shown to contribute to a faster recovery.