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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 4 Comparison of outcome variables reflecting post-operative recovery between groups A and B
Group A(n = 17)Group B(n = 85)Z or tP value
Extubation time (h)12/7-3215/5-504-2.7080.007
Time to initial passage of flatus (h)59.71 ± 12.1792.21 ± 40.96-6.0940.000
ICU length of stay (h)40/13-21960/8-600-1.5900.112