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From: Comparative short-term and long-term outcomes between internal and external intestinal plication in the management of small bowel obstruction

Fig. 2

Gastrointestinal function after intestinal plication surgery during 5-year follow-up period. The gastrointestinal function after internal or external intestinal plication was evaluated by I-FEED scoring system recommended by American Society for Perioperative Quality Initiative. The I-FEED score was calculated at each year after discharge. Each symbol represented each patient. Bar graph indicated mean ± sem. Unpaired t-test with Welch’s correction was used for statistical analysis. I-FEED intake, feeling nauseated, emesis, physical exam, and duration of symptoms

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