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Univariate analysis of clinical outcomes (mean ± SD)
| Non-hypoalbuminemic | Hypoalbuminemic | P value | |
| (n = 188) | (n = 56) | ||
| Postoperative complication (%) | 21.3 | 37.5a | 0.014 |
| Time to first bowel movement (h) | 2.3 ± 1.4 | 2.7 ± 1.6 | 0.090 |
| Time to first defecation (d) | 4.5 ± 1.7 | 4.6 ± 2.5 | 0.730 |
| Time to resumption of normal diet (d) | 4.8 ± 2.7 | 5.4 ± 2.9 | 0.180 |
| Length of hospital stay (d) | 10.4 ± 8.0 | 13.0 ± 8.9a | 0.034 |
P ≤ 0.05.
