Table 9.
Characteristics of patients undergoing various procedures (n = 166)
| EDA group (n = 68) | Opioid group (n = 98) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 59.3 ± 16.0 | 59.9 ± 15.3 | n.s. |
| Male gender (%) | 58.8 | 66.3 | n.s. |
| Hospital stay (days) | 9.8 ± 5.7 | 11.1 ± 9.4 | n.s. |
| Pre-existing pain therapy (%) | 8.8 | 9.2 | n.s. |
| Dismission with oral opioid (%) | 73.5 | 76.5 | n.s. |
| Opiod dose after dismission (mg) | 27.7 ± 15.2 | 28.3 ± 16.4 | n.s. |
| Time to first dejection (days) | 3.5 ± 1.8 | 3.9 ± 2.2 | n.s. |
| EDA duration (days) | 4.5 ± 2.0 | - |
Data are presented as means ± SD.