Clinical Research
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2003.
World J Gastroenterol. Apr 15, 2003; 9(4): 847-850
Published online Apr 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i4.847
Table 3 GH, Insulin, and cortisol levels before and after surgery
Prior to surgery1st postoperative day3rd postoperative day
Insulin
LC (n = 14)14.4 ± 2.116.1 ± 2.814.6 ± 2.5
OC (n = 12)17.9 ± 2.117.2 ± 3.412.3 ± 0.9b
GH
LC1.0 ± 0.22.7 ± 1.0ab1.5 ± 0.5b
OC1.8 ± 0.45.4 ± 2.5b2.2 ± 0.9
Cortisol
LC0.46 ± 0.010.56 ± 0.11ab0.74 ± 0.05b
OC0.71 ± 0.151.12 ± 0.25b0.89 ± 0.02b