Table 3 Differences between groups in recovery of gastrointestinal function
Variables | Multimodal EON group (n = 53) | Conventional care group (n = 54) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Time to first defecation, h (mean ± SD) | 49 ± 7 | 62 ± 5 | <0.001 |
Time to flatus, h (mean ± SD) | 32.8 ± 5.3 | 42.9 ± 4.8 | <0.001 |
Recovery time of bowel sounds, h (IQR) | 24 (21, 27) | 35 (31, 37) | <0.001 |
Prolonged postoperative ileus, n (%) | 5 (9.4%) | 13 (24.1%) | 0.043 |
Recurrent postoperative ileus, n (%) | 3 (5.7%) | 6 (11.1%) | 0.489 |
The nasogastric tube reinsertion rate, n (%) | 4 (9.4%) | 8 (14.8%) | 0.359 |