Table 1.
Preoperative patient characteristics
| Category | Group SP | Group MS | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 63 ± 12 | 65 ± 10 | −4.6 to 9.5 |
| Male:female patients | 10:30 | 8:7 | 0.9 to 6.0 |
| ESR (mm/hour) | 13 ± 11 | 10 ± 6 | −10.9 to 3.9 |
| CRP (mg/dL) | 0.5 ± 0.3 | 0.3 ± 0.1 | −0.3 to 0.1 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28 ± 7 | 30 ± 6 | −1.4 to 6.8 |
| ASA score | 2.4 ± 0.5 | 2.6 ± 0.5 | −0.1 to 0.5 |
| Charleston Comorbidity Index | 0.9 ± 1.5 | 0.8 ± 0.9 | −0.8 to 0.6 |
SP = standard preparation; MS = microbial sealant; ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CRP = C-reactive protein; BMI = body mass index; ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologists.