Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block on Postoperative Quality of Recovery in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Table 5

Postoperative gastrointestinal function and patient satisfaction score at 24 hours after breast cancer surgery.

Variables	Control group (n = 30)	SGB group (n = 30)	P value
First-time flatus time (hour)	8.0 (6.7–9.0)	7.0 (6.0–9.0)	0.380
Postoperative abdominal bloating	13 (43.3%)	5 (16.7%)	0.024
Patient satisfaction score	7.0 (5.7–8.0)	8.0 (7.0–9.0)	0.016

The variables are presented as median (IQR) or proportions. SGB, stellate ganglion block; IQR, interquartile range.