Table 5.
Characteristics of patients undergoing segmental resection (n = 213)
| EDA group (n = 113) | Opioid group (n = 100) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 63.1 ± 11.6 | 62.5 ± 12.4 | n.s. |
| Male gender (%) | 56.6 | 51.0 | n.s. |
| Hospital stay (days) | 9.6 ± 4.4 | 8.9 ± 4.0 | n.s. |
| Pre-existing pain therapy (%) | 11.5 | 15.0 | n.s. |
| Dismission with oral opioid (%) | 84.1 | 82.0 | n.s. |
| Opiod dose after dismission (mg) | 28.8 ± 15.3 | 27.2 ± 14.7 | n.s. |
| Time to first dejection (days) | 3.5 ± 1.6 | 3.6 ± 1.9 | n.s. |
| EDA duration (days) | 4.3 ± 1.3 | - |
Data are presented as means ± SD.