Table 3.
Comparison of patients postoperative clinical outcomes.
| Comparison index | Control group (n = 18) | Study group (n = 18) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline pathogen eradication (No. of patients) | 9.3 ± 6.1 | 15.1 ± 2.5 | <0.01 |
| NRS pain | 3.3 ± 1.4 | 1.4 ± 0.9 | <0.01 |
| Number of dressing change (mean, during hospital) | 5.6 ± 3.4 | 3.5 ± 1.2 | <0.01 |
| Mean length of hospital stay (day) | 29.0 ± 2.0 | 25.0 ± 2.0 | >0.05 |
| Average hospital cost ($) | 4100 ± 800 | 3700 ± 460 | <0.05 |
| Complications | 2 | 1 | <0.05 |
| Infection recurrence | 2 | 0 | <0.01 |
Data presented as mean ± standard deviation; NRS pain, numeric rating scale for pain; $, US dollar; baseline pathogen eradication assessed on day 12.