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. 2001;3(2):157–163. doi: 10.1080/136518201317077170

Table 3. Postoperative course following GE (DGE = delayed gastric emptying).

Median (range)
Gastric tube (postoperative days) 1 (0–6)
Reinsertion of gastric tube [n (%)] 3 (12%)
Liquid diet (postoperative days) 5 (2–7)
Full regular diet (postoperative days) 9(6–14)
DGE [n(%)] 1 (4%)