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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 119666
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119666
Table 4 Gastrointestinal function
Factors
Control group (n = 50)
Research group (n = 55)
Z/t
P value
Time to return of bowel sounds (hours)45.64 ± 15.9136.96 ± 11.543.2210.002
Time to flatus (hours)69.90 ± 13.9859.42 ± 11.824.160< 0.001
Time to defecation (hours)7.00 (6.00, 8.00)5.00 (4.00, 6.00)-5.139< 0.001


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