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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 119666
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.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 ± 15.91 | 36.96 ± 11.54 | 3.221 | 0.002 |
| Time to flatus (hours) | 69.90 ± 13.98 | 59.42 ± 11.82 | 4.160 | < 0.001 |
| Time to defecation (hours) | 7.00 (6.00, 8.00) | 5.00 (4.00, 6.00) | -5.139 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Chen XX, Lin N, Chen YB, Zhou XH, Zhang YJ. Effects of auricular vagus nerve stimulation with press needles plus Zusanli moxibustion on patients with colorectal cancer postoperatively. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(9): 119666
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i9/119666.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.119666