Table 1.
Demographic data
| Characteristics | TEA group (n = 49) | PCA group (n = 49) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 57.8 ± 8.1 | 54.9 ± 11.7 | 0.607 |
| Male, n (%) | 26 (67) | 30 (75) | 0.862 |
| BMI | 25.4 ±1.8 | 25.3 ±2.6 | 0.933 |
| ASA I/II/III | 23/13/3 | 24/12/4 | 0.651 |
| Duration of surgical procedure (min) | 112 ±33 | 120±47 | 0.718 |
| Estimated blood loss (mL) | 27 ± 11 | 23 ±9 | 0.420 |
| Intraoperative sufentanil, μg | 29 ±14 | 74 ± 10 | < 0.001 |
Values are shown as mean ± standard deviation or number (n) and %. ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists; BMI, body mass index; PCA, patient‐controlled analgesia; TEA, thoracic epidural analgesia.