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White blood cell counts in patients with and without complications. Values are median and interquartile range.
| White blood cell count × 109/L | No complications | Complications | P† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preoperative |
6.9 (5.8-8.2) |
6.5 (5.6-8.1) |
0.653 |
| POD 1* |
11.5 (10.4-12.8) |
11.8 (10.0-13.7) |
0.680 |
| POD 2 |
9.7 (8.2-11.6) |
9.3 (8.0-10.4) |
0.173 |
| POD 3 |
8.1 (6.5-9.7) |
8.4 (7.4-9.2) |
0.535 |
| POD 5 | 7.1 (5.8-9.4) | 7.6 (5.9-10.5) | 0.317 |
*Abbreviations: POD – postoperative day.
†Mann-Whitney test.
