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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2012; 18(16): 1981-1986
Published online Apr 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i16.1981
Table 3 Comparison of outcome variables reflecting post-operative recovery between groups A and B
Group A(n = 32)Group B(n = 70)Z or tP value
Extubation time (h)12/8-9916.5/5-504-2.7790.005
Time to initial passage of flatus (h)78.66 ± 21.0590.51 ± 45.28-1.4110.161
ICU length of stay (h)36.5/8-14462/14-600-4.1730.000