Table I.
Quantified data of metastases analysis (n=10).
| Groups | Lung metastasesa, n | Abdominal lymph node metastasis, n | Rate of malignant ascites, n | Abdominal wall-implanted nodules, n | Volumes of lung with all metastasesa, cm3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group C | 40±6 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 14.85±1.66 |
| Group G + E | 18±6b,c | 1/10b,c | 2/10b,c | 2/10b,c | 12.93±1.52 |
| Group G | 38±5 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 13.06±2.08 |
a
Mean ± standard deviation.
b
P<0.05 vs. group G
c
P<0.05 vs. group C. Group C, rats that did not undergo hepatectomy; group G + E, rats that underwent hepatectomy under general anesthetic with epidural block; group G, rats that underwent hepatectomy under general anesthetic.