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Blood loss and transfusion rates.
| Variable | Treatment Group (n = 93) | Non-Treatment Group (n = 54) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Blood Loss (mL) | 101.5±57.9 | 74.5±71.9 | 0.0004 |
| Preoperative Hgb – POD1 Hgb (g/dL) | 2.15±0.89 | 2.31±0.86 | 0.295 |
| Preoperative Hgb – POD2 Hgb (g/dL) | 3.0±1.03 | 2.91±0.95 | 0.604 |
| POD1 Hgb – POD2 Hgb (g/dL) | 0.89±0.52 | 0.62±0.65 | 0.014 |
| Transfusion Rate | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.844 |
Hgb = Hemoglobin; POD = Postoperative Day.
