Table 3 Recovery outcomes in the high and low ligation groups
High ligation (n = 245) | Low ligation (n = 245) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Time to first flatus passage (day) | 2.24 ± 1.24 | 2.05 ± 1.09 | 0.154 |
Time to first stool passage (day) | 4.42 ± 2.13 | 3.98 ± 2.48 | 0.755 |
Time to tolerable liquid diet (day) | 4.42 ± 3.11 | 3.64 ± 2.69 | 0.585 |
Time to tolerable soft diet (day) | 6.18 ± 3.66 | 5.28 ± 3.19 | 0.521 |
Length of hospital stay (day) | 8.26 ± 5.48 | 7.07 ± 4.14 | 0.136 |