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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2026; 18(8): 121902
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121902
Table 2 Comparison of defecation-related indicators between the two groups, mean ± SD
GroupNumber of bowel movements (times/day)
Frequency of fecal incontinence (points)
Before
After
Before
After
Control group (n = 30)5.17 ± 1.363.35 ± 0.727.12 ± 1.464.61 ± 1.13
Study group (n = 30)5.28 ± 1.412.64 ± 0.597.35 ± 1.542.47 ± 0.52
t0.3084.1780.5949.423
P value0.760< 0.0010.555< 0.001


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