Table 3.

Outcome parameters for both groups

Outcome parameter	CG	NCG	p-Value
Postoperative Hb, mean ± SD	10.8 ± 1.5 g/dL	11.1 ± 1.5 g/dL	0.37
Transfusion given, number (%)	4 (8)	2 (3.85)	0.37
Total no. of units	8	5
Mean no. of units	2 ± 0	2.5 ± 0.71	0.16
Time to transfusion	3 ± 1.8 days	3.5 ± 0.7 days
Adjusted risk ratio (95 % CI)	3.96 (0.40–39.68)
Complication—yes/no, number (%)	4	4	1.0
Haematoma	3	1	0.36
Wound infection	1	2	1.0
Reoperation	1	2	1.0
Adjusted risk ratio (95 % CI)	0.43 (0.07–2.60)

SD standard deviation