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Table 3 Satisfaction score (0–10) and discomfort after examinations

From: Simethicone administration improves gastric cleanness for esophagogastroduodenoscopy: a randomized clinical trial

 

Group 1 (n = 110)

Group 2 (n = 92)

Group 3 (n = 109)

P value

Satisfaction score, mean (range)

    

Immediately after examination

6 (3–8)

6 (1–10)

6 (1–9)

0.533

2 h after examination

10 (8–10)

10 (10–10)

10 (8–10)

0.463

Discomfort reported, n (%)

    

Abdominal distension

38 (34.5)

23 (25.0)

29 (26.6)

0.264

Nausea

13 (11.8)

8 (8.7)

6 (5.5)

0.252

Throat pain

27 (24.5)

2 (2.2)

10 (10.8)

<0.001