Table 1.
Comparison Between Intrathecal Morphine and Erector Spinae Groups According to Demographic and Operative Data
| ITM Group (n=70) | ESPB Group (n=70) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 27.57 ± 6.11 | 27.97 ± 6.03 | 0.69 |
| BMI | 25.54 ± 4.74 | 25.71 ± 4.68 | 0.83 |
| Parity | |||
| Nulliparous | 28 (40%) | 25 (35.7%) | 0.72 |
| Multiparous | 42 (60%) | 45 (64.3%) | |
| Spinal level | |||
| T4/T5 | 23 (36.5%) | 17 (24.3%) | 0.45 |
| T6/T9 | 18 (28.6%) | 21 (30%) | |
| T10 | 14 (22.2%) | 20 (28.6%) | |
| Lower thanT10 | 8 (12.7%) | 12 (17.1%) | |
| Duration of surgery (minutes) | 39.83 ± 11.97 | 39.69 ± 11.81 | 0.94 |
Note: Variables are reported as mean ± SD or number and percent.
Abbreviations: ITM, intrathecal morphine; ESPB, erector spinae plane block; BMI, body mass index; T, thoracic; N, number.