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Commentary on: “Gum Chewing and Coffee Consumption But Not Caffeine Intake Improve Bowel Function After Gastrointestinal Surgery: a Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.” J Gastrointest Surg. 2023 Jun 5. doi: 10.1007/s11605-023-05702-z

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Korolkiewicz, P.K. Commentary on: “Gum Chewing and Coffee Consumption But Not Caffeine Intake Improve Bowel Function After Gastrointestinal Surgery: a Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.” J Gastrointest Surg. 2023 Jun 5. doi: 10.1007/s11605-023-05702-z. J Gastrointest Surg 27, 2277–2278 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-023-05810-w

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