Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Patients
| Variables | Responder group (n=41) | Nonresponder group (n=17) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, year |
36.4 ± 14.9 |
42.3 ± 16.9 |
0.203 |
| Gender (male/female) |
13/28 |
7/10 |
0.490 |
| Previous response to steroids (response/resistance) |
21/20 |
5/12 |
0.128 |
| Disease duration, months |
35.9 ± 34.1 |
30.9 ± 31.4 |
0.851 |
| Preoperative platelet count (×109/L) |
29.9 ± 28.4 |
18.0 ± 10.4 |
0.090 |
| Postoperative peak platelet count (×109/L) |
439.9 ± 171.0 |
201.1 ± 132.6 |
<0.001 |
| Follow-up, months | 34.4 ± 13.4 | 35.3 ± 13.9 | 0.824 |