Table 1.
Patient and surgical characteristics and outcomes of the two groups
| Characteristic | Group A (n = 34) | Group B (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (male) | 25 (73.5%) | 22 (73.3%) |
| Age at initial operation (years) | 39.4 ± 12.0 (18–70) | 40.6 ± 12.5(19–71) |
| Operation time (min)* | 160.4 ± 20.6(116–253) | 231.5 ± 27.4 (164–312) |
| Intraoperative bleeding (ml)* | 760.7 ± 146.2 (560–1100) | 1023.8 ± 197.9 (753–1350) |
| Time to abscess disappearance (postoperative months) | 8.1 ± 0.5 (7–12) | 8.0 ± 0.6 (6–12) |
| Time to bone fusion (postoperative months) | 8.6 ± 0.4 (6–12) | 8.4 ± 0.5 (5–12) |
| Hospitalization day (days)* | 23.3 ± 4.5(20–29) | 26.5 ± 3.5(22–35) |
Data are presented as n (%) or mean ± standard deviation (range)
*P < 0.05. Comparison between group A and group B