Table 2.
Comparison of various parameters between two groups
| Variables | Nonoperative (n=95) | Operative (n=34) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hb, mean±SD | 10.6±2.5 | 10.4±2.3 | 0.623* |
| Blood transfusion, frequency (%) | |||
| None | 69 (72.6) | 7 (20.6) | <0.001† |
| One or more | 26 (27.4) | 27 (79.4) | |
| Hospital stay, median (IQR) | 5.0 (3.0) | 6.0 (4.0) | <0.001‡ |
| Grade of splenic injury, median (IQR) | 3.0 (2.0) | 4.0 (1.0) | <0.001‡ |
| Mean ICU stay (days) (%) | 15 (15.7) | 14 (41.1) | <0.001† |
| Readmission (%) | 3 (3.16) | 3 (8.82) | 0.34† |
*Independent sample t-test; †Chi-square test; ‡Mann-Whitney U-test. Hb: Hemoglobin, SD: Standard deviation, IQR: Interquartile range, ICU: Intensive Care Unit