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Table 4 Outcomes of the secondary endpoints

From: Electroacupuncture for the prevention of postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in participants undergoing vascular laparotomy under general anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial

 

EA group (N = 21)

RT group (N = 21)

t

P

First time flatus (d)

3.05 ± 0.58

3.29 ± 0.42

1.536

0.132

First time Defecation (d)

2.81 ± 0.51

3.20 ± 0.55

2.383

0.022

Hospitalization (d)

5.33 ± 0.68

5.75 ± 0.66

2.031

0.049

  1. Data are shown as mean ± SD
  2. EA electroacupuncture, RT routine treatment, AD abdominal distension
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