Table 2 Gastrointestinal function and early outcome in the matched population
Lactulose | With (189) | Without (189) | P values | Risk ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First flatus, days, Mean ± SD | 2.1 ± 0.9 | 2.5 ± 1.1 | 0.082 | 1.19 (0.83–1.69) |
first bowel movement, Mean ± SD | 1.6 ± 0.6 | 2.2 ± 0.8 | 0.005 | 1.34 (1.02–2.63) |
passed stool within 72 h, N (%) | 137 (72.5) | 121 (64.0) | 0.049 | 1.48 (0.96–2.29) |
Postoperative NGT, N (%) | 28 (14.8) | 39 (20.6) | 0.089 | 0.67 (0.39–1.14) |
x-ray measurement, N (%) | 36 (19.0) | 50 (26.5) | 0.055 | 0.65 (0.40–1.06) |
First solid feeding, days, Mean ± SD | 2.0 ± 0.4 | 2.6 ± 0.5 | 0.012 | 1.26 (1.01–1.92) |
Obstruction event, N (%) | 71 (37.6) | 57 (30.2) | 0.13 | 1.39 (0.91–2.14) |
Abdominal distension after POD 5, N (%) | 39 (20.6) | 47 (24.9) | 0.20 | 0.79 (0.49–1.27) |
CRP at POD 5, mg/L, Mean ± SD | 22.2 ± 6.7 | 26.6 ± 7.3 | 0.053 | 0.72 (0.53–1.97) |
Postoperative hospital stay, days, Mean ± SD | 8.9 ± 1.7 | 9.7 ± 1.6 | 0.038 | 0.54 (0.32–0.98) |