Variables | The studied patients with left sided colon or rectal cancer (n = 40) | |||
| Colon cancer patients (n = 11) | Rectum cancer patients (n = 29) | Total (n = 40) | |
Analgesics usage (days): |
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Range Mean ± SD | 2 - 5 2.64 ± 1.03 | 2 - 6 3.41 ± 1.12 | 2 - 6 3.20 ± 1.14 | |
t-test P | 2.005 0.052 |
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First time of bowel motion days: |
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Range Mean ± SD | 2 - 5 3.18 ± 0.87 | 1 - 6 2.96 ± 1.12 | 1 - 6 3.02 ± 1.05 | |
t-test P | 0.577 0.567 |
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First time of oral intake days: |
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Range Mean ± SD | 3 - 5 3.54 ± 0.69 | 2 - 6 3.45 ± 1.21 | 2 - 6 3.47 ± 1.08 | |
t-test P | 0.250 0.804 |
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Hospital stay (days): |
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Range Mean±SD | 5 - 9 6.18 ± 1.25 | 5 - 14 7.55 ± 2.06 | 5 - 14 7.17 ± 1.96 | |
t-test P | 0.117 0.047* |
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