Clinical Study
The Effect of the Gelatinous Lactulose for Postoperative Bowel Movement in the Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section
Table 2
Postoperative outcomes.
| | | L group | C group | | | | ( = 48) | ( = 52) | |
| | Time interval between CS and the following: | | | | | first flatus (h) | 25.26 ± 15.57 | 28.80 ± 16.98 | P = 0.29 | | first defecation (h) | 59.73 ± 27.37 | 65.6 ± 25.1 | P = 0.28 | | first walking (h) | 25.21 ± 7.90 | 24.45 ± 7.56 | P = 0.63 | | Appearance of nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain with abdominal distension | 3 (6.25%) | 8 (15.4%) | P = 0.25 | | Use of other medicines for stimulating bowel movement | 5 (10.4%) | 9 (17.3%) | P = 0.48 | | Loose stools or diarrhea | 24 (50%) | 14 (26.9%) | P = 0.03 | | Duration of postoperative hospital stay (days) | 7.33 ± 0.63 | 7.44 ± 0.61 | P = 0.43 |
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CS: cesarean section.
Data are presented as number (%) or mean ± standard deviation.
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