Table 2.
Clinical characteristics of study subjects at baseline (postoperative day 3).
| Clinical characteristic | C. striatus (n = 38) | Placebo (n = 35) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | ||
| Postoperative pain score | 3.05 (1.36) | 3.37 (1.26) | 0.303 |
| Wound evaluation scale (WES) | 4.89 (0.31) | 4.89 (0.32) | 0.904 |
| Visual analogue scale (VAS) | 5.87 (0.34) | 5.86 (0.36) | 0.891 |
| Patient's satisfaction score (PSS) | 5.37 (2.26) | 5.40 (2.08) | 0.951 |
p values were determined using independent t-tests.