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Time to recovery of bowel function and hospital LOS.
| Recovery measure | R Group (n=30) | RD Group (n=30) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to first flatus (h) | 2.8±0.4 | 2.2±0.3 | 0.001 |
| Time to first stool (days) | 4.2±1.7 | 3.3±1.4 | 0.029 |
| Time to oral fluids (days) | 1.2±0.2 | 0.9±0.1 | 0.036 |
| Time to normal diet (days) | 3.6±0.8 | 2.9±1.1 | 0.007 |
| Hospital LOS (days) | 9.5±0.9 | 9.2±0.8 | 0.178 |
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation. LOS, length of stay.
