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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 119675
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119675
Table 2 Comparison of baseline characteristics by intestinal function recovery outcome, n (%)/mean ± SD
Variable
Delayed group (n = 49)
Normal group (n = 148)
Statistic (χ2/t/z)
P value
Age (years)59.8 ± 10.557.5 ± 11.51.2510.213
Sex male25 (51.0)84 (56.8)0.4900.484
BMI (kg/m2)23.5 ± 3.323.9 ± 3.0-0.8220.412
Preop albumin < 35 g/L15 (30.6)15 (10.1)12.6710.001
Blood loss > 50 mL23 (46.9)27 (18.2)17.233< 0.001
T3-4 stage42 (85.7)86 (58.1)12.894< 0.001
Poor differentiation16 (32.7)37 (25.0)1.1330.288
Laparoscopic surgery32 (65.3)111 (75.0)1.8510.174
Pre-op albumin (g/L)37.1 ± 5.241.2 ± 4.8-5.122< 0.001
Post-op day 4 CRP (mg/L)28.5 ± 6.120.3 ± 5.48.91< 0.001
Hospital stay (days)14.2 ± 3.810.1 ± 2.97.762< 0.001


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