Table 2.
Comparison of outcomes between the two groups
| Variables | TXA group (n=44) | Control group (n=46) | Statistic | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical time (min) | 60.4±10.3 | 62.5±9.1 | t=−1.031 | 0.305 |
| Intraoperative blood loss (mL) | 60.0 (97.5) | 100.0 (82.5) | U=1316.5 | 0.014 |
| Total perioperative blood loss (mL) | 384.5±366.3 | 566.2±361.5 | t=−2.368 | 0.020 |
| Postoperative Hb (g/dL) | 9.5±1.6 | 8.9±1.4 | t=1.624 | 0.108 |
| Postoperative transfusion rate, n (%) | 7/44 (15.9) | 17/46 (36.9) | χ2=5.094 | 0.024 |
| Hospital stay (days) | 16.8±2.9 | 18.6±3.6 | t=−2.700 | 0.008 |
Continuous values are reported as mean±SD or median (IQR). TXA=Tranexamic acid, Hb=Hemoglobin, SD=Standard deviation, IQR=Interquartile range