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Ambulation time and return of bowel sounds
| Group 1 (n=25), n (%) | Group 2 (n=25) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulation | |||
| 4 h | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | - |
| 6 h | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | - |
| 12 h | 0 (0.0) | 7 (28) | 0.010* |
| 24 h | 7 (28) | 16 (65) | 0.011* |
| Return of bowel sounds | |||
| 4 h | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | - |
| 6 h | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | - |
| 12 h | 4 (16) | 14 (56) | 0.007* |
| 24 h | 22 (88.0) | 25 (100.0) | 0.235 |
*P<0.05 is statistically significant. Data are frequency (n) and percentage. Group I=Control group, Group II=TAP group, TAP=Transversus abdominal plane
