Study on the neuroimmune regulatory mechanism of electroacupuncture at Zusanli acupoint for postoperative intestinal paralysis after gastrointestinal surgery

Table 3 Comparison of gastrointestinal function recovery between the two groups (hour, mean ± SD)

Group	n	Time to recovery of bowel sounds	First exhaust time	First defecation time
Control	75	26.81 ± 3.66	32.63 ± 5.48	38.93 ± 5.07
Electroacupuncture	75	22.88 ± 2.87	28.32 ± 4.41	36.89 ± 4.35
t value		7.318	5.306	2.645
P value		< 0.001	<0.001	0.009