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Time to primary endpoint, time to first passage of faeces and flatus, length of stay in days
| Normal gum (n = 20) | Nicotine gum (n = 20) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to primary endpoint (days) | 4.50 [3.00–7.25] | 3.50 [3.00–4.25] | 0.398 |
| Time to first passage of faeces (days) | 3.00 [1.75–5.00] | 3.00 [1.75–4.00] | 0.414 |
| Time to first passage of flatus (days) | 1.00 [1.00–2.25] | 1.00 [1.00–1.00] | 0.454 |
| Length of stay (days) | 5.50 [4.00–8.50] | 4.50 [4.00–6.00] | 0.738 |
Data are median [IQR]
