Table 1.
Comparison of defecatory status
| Medication prescribed ≤6 months postoperatively (n=16) | Medication prescribed >6 months postoperatively (n=9) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incontinence score | 9.19±3.94 | 11.89±5.04 | not significant |
| Urgency grade | 1.19±0.91 | 2.22±0.83 | P<0.01 |
| Number of defecations/day | 5.03±2.42 | 10.33±2.12 | P<0.01 |
Notes: Defecatory status of patients who received the 5-HT3 antagonist within 6 months postoperatively and those who were not prescribed 5-HT3 antagonists until more than 7 months postoperatively. Values indicate the mean ± standard deviation.