Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Apr 27, 2016; 8(4): 308-314
Published online Apr 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i4.308
Table 3 Gastrointestinal recovery
Examined variablesComplicated diverticular disease (G1)Uncomplicated diverticular disease (G2)P value
n: 72 (28%)n: 188 (72%)
Intake > 1000 mLDay 2.1 ± 2.1 (0-10)Day 1 ± 0.8 (0.5)< 0.05
t-test
Intake normal dietDay 3.1 ± 2.2 (1-11)Day 1.8 ± 1 (0-7)< 0.05
t-test
Bowel sound +Day 1 ± 0.6 (0-3)Day 0.6 ± 0.6 (0-4)< 0.05
t-test
Gases +Day 1.9 ± 1.4 (0-7)Day 1.4 ± 0.7 (0-5)< 0.05
t-test
Length of stay (d)4.7 ± 3.1 (2-15) 3.3 ± 1.8 (1-17)< 0.05
t-test