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Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2026; 18(5): 116545
Published online May 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.116545
Table 3 Gastrointestinal function recovery indicators, mean ± SD
Indicator
Observation group (n = 60)
Control group (n = 60)
Test statistic
P value
Time to first flatus (hours)48.3 ± 8.268.5 ± 12.3t = 7.56< 0.001
Time to first defecation (hours)72.1 ± 10.596.8 ± 15.2t = 7.32< 0.001
GI symptom score (0-10)13.2 ± 1.15.8 ± 1.4t = 8.12< 0.001
Time to oral intake (days)4.2 ± 1.06.0 ± 1.5t = 5.53< 0.001
Time to full oral diet (days)6.8 ± 1.29.5 ± 1.8t = 6.80< 0.001
Bowel sound recovery (hours)36.5 ± 6.854.2 ± 9.1t = 8.51< 0.001


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