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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
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 ± 8.2 | 68.5 ± 12.3 | t = 7.56 | < 0.001 |
| Time to first defecation (hours) | 72.1 ± 10.5 | 96.8 ± 15.2 | t = 7.32 | < 0.001 |
| GI symptom score (0-10)1 | 3.2 ± 1.1 | 5.8 ± 1.4 | t = 8.12 | < 0.001 |
| Time to oral intake (days) | 4.2 ± 1.0 | 6.0 ± 1.5 | t = 5.53 | < 0.001 |
| Time to full oral diet (days) | 6.8 ± 1.2 | 9.5 ± 1.8 | t = 6.80 | < 0.001 |
| Bowel sound recovery (hours) | 36.5 ± 6.8 | 54.2 ± 9.1 | t = 8.51 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Wang Y, Xi JW, Zhang WS, Cao ZL, Liu B, Zhao YN, Chen Y. Self-made double-lumen jejunal tube for bile reinfusion and enteral nutrition after percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(5): 116545
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i5/116545.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.116545