Evaluation of the gastrointestinal decompression after gastrectomy: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Mei, J.-w.; Li, C.; Xiang, M.; Chen, M.-m.; Yao, X.-x.; Yang, Q.-m.; Yan, C.; Wang, X.-y.; Yan, M.; Zhu, Z.-g.
Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi 12(5): 452-455
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1671-0274 PMID: 19742332 Document Number: 629844
To evaluate the value of using nasogastric tube for patients after gastrectomy. One hundred and eight patients undergone gastrectomy were divided randomizely into nasogastric decompression group(n=53) and non-nasogastric decompression group (n=55). Gastrointestinal function and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. Between nasogastric decompression group and non-nasogastric decompression group, no significant differences in postoperative complications (20.8% vs 23.6%, P=0.719), postoperative time of flatus [(3.2+/-0.9) d vs (3.0+/-0.7) d, P=0.192], recovery time of drinking [(5.9+/-3.4) d vs (5.1+/-1.6) d, P=0.143], eating time of fluid food [(7.8+/-3.6) d vs (6.8+/-1.8) d, P=0.085] and eating time of semi-fluid food [(9.8+/-3.5) d vs (8.8+/-1.9) d, P=0.081] were found. While the recovery time of bowl sound [(1.8+/-0.7) d vs (2.2+/-0.9) d, (P=0.013)] and hospital stay [(10.2+/-2.1) d vs (11.7+/-4.3) d, (P=0.021)] were shorter in non-nasogastric decompression group. It is not necessary to use nasogastric decompression for patients after gastrectomy.