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Perioperative C-reactive protein levels of the two groups (mg/l)
| Group | Control group (n = 18) | FTS group (n = 17) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preoperative | 4.08 ± 0.52 | 4.02 ± 0.47 | 0.667 |
| POD 1 | 95.21 ± 13.02 | 85.64 ± 11.41 | 0.029 |
| POD 3 | 167.36 ± 15.86 | 146.36 ± 15.76 | 0.0001 |
| POD 7 | 80.71 ± 8.32 | 71.36 ± 5.48 | 0.0001 |
Variables were expressed as the mean ± SD
POD postoperative day
