Intervention | Control | Calculated difference (p) | |
---|---|---|---|
Time to first flatus (SD) (days) | 3.7 (1.4) | 5.6 (4.4) | .340 |
Time to first defecation (SD) (days) | 7.6 (2.7) | 9.1 (6.2) | .882 |
Start of clear fluids (SD) (days) | 5.1 (2.7) | 7.7 (3.5) | .068 |
Start of liquid diet (SD) (days) | 6.4 (2.7) | 9.2 (3.6) | .116 |
Length of hospital stay (SD) (days) | 18.0 (4.9) | 21.8 (6.5) | .286 |