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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 119698
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119698
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119698
Table 2 Comparison of gastrointestinal function recovery time between two groups (hour), mean ± SD
| Group | n | Time to first flatus (hour) | Time to first defecation (hour) | Time to bowel sound recovery (hour) |
| Conventional group | 40 | 8.54 ± 2.63 | 28.36 ± 7.97 | 5.78 ± 1.69 |
| Optimized group | 40 | 5.25 ± 1.82 | 21.49 ± 6.55 | 3.78 ± 1.44 |
| t value | - | 6.703 | 4.342 | 5.832 |
| P value | - | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Chen D, Li BZ, Yang F, Jin JY, Song X, Jiang JH. Retrospective study on the effects of different acupuncture protocols on gastrointestinal function recovery after general anesthesia gastrointestinal endoscopy. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(9): 119698
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i9/119698.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.119698