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Demographic and operative Data Data presented as mean ± SD
| Variable | Placebo (n = 41) | Methylprednisolone (n = 41) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 68.2 ± 7.4 | 67.8 ± 8.1 | 0.84 |
| Gender (female/male) | 21/20 | 17/24 | 0.37 |
| Weight(kg) | 67.2 ± 10.8 | 65.6 ± 14.5 | 0.57 |
| Surgery duratin (minute) | 201.2 ± 33.7 | 213.6 ± 29.4 | 0.08 |
