Table 2.
GI motility evaluation results
| Group Ep-R | Group Ep-RM | Group IV-M | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiopaques0 (n) | 2 (1–3) | 1 (0–3) | 5 (1–18) | 0.28 |
| Radiopaques4 (n) | 11 (2–18) | 12.5 (1–18) | 17 (10–19) | 0.41 |
| Defecation1 (%) | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0.35 |
| Defecation3 (%) | 70% | 80% | 10% | 0.004 |
Values are expressed as median (interquartile range), or proportions as indicated. p values <0.05 represent statistically significant results (bold). (Ep-R Epidural Ropivacaine, Ep-RM Epidural Ropivacaine and Morphine, IV-M Intravenous Morphine, Radiopaques 0 number of radiopaques peoperatively, Radiopaques 4 number of radiopaques postoperatively)