The combined use of vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 accelerates the recovery of gastrointestinal function after rectal cancer surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The recovery of gastrointestinal function after rectal cancer surgery is a key factor influencing patients' postoperative quality of life. This study is the first to explore the role of vitamin B1 and B12 in the recovery of gastrointestinal function after rectal cancer surgery.

Methods

Eligible patients were divided into four groups: no vitamin group, vitamin B1 alone group, vitamin B12 alone group, and combined vitamin B1 and B12 group. Univariate analysis was used to compare the differences in the time to first flatus among the four groups. Due to the small number of patients using only vitamin B1 or only vitamin B12, these patients were excluded, and univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were performed on the time to first flatus.

Results

SUBMITTER: Tang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12588864 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature