Table 2.
Clinical postoperative outcomes.
| Characteristic | Dexmedetomidine group | Control group | t or χ2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total patients, no. | 54 | 52 | NA | NA |
| Primary outcome | ||||
| Time to first flatus, h | 25.83 (4.18) | 27.67 (3.77) | − 2.378 | 0.019 |
| Secondary outcomes | ||||
| Time to first oral feeding, h | 27.29 (4.40) | 28.92 (3.82) | − 2.040 | 0.044 |
| Time to first feces, h | 59.82 (10.49) | 63.89 (7.71) | − 2.270 | 0.025 |
| Abdominal distension (n, %) | 12 (22.2) | 21 (40.4) | 4.076& | 0.044 |
| PONV 24 h (n, %) | 10 (18.5) | 19 (36.5) | 4.328& | 0.037 |
| PONV 48 h (n, %) | 8 (14.3) | 16 (30.8) | 3.850& | 0.050 |
NA not applicable, PONV postoperative nausea, and vomiting, NRS numeric rating scale, h hour, n number.
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