Table 4.
Comparison of NSE index levels (ng/mL, ± s).
| Group | Before the operation | Immediately after surgery | 6 h after surgery | 12 h after surgery | 24 h after surgery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined anesthesia group (n = 142) | 9.12 ± 1.24 | 9.84 ± 1.31∗ | 10.29 ± 1.56∗# | 10.52 ± 1.61∗# | 10.67 ± 1.72∗# |
| The control group (n = 143) | 9.06 ± 1.08 | 10.52 ± 1.36∗ | 11.05 ± 1.73∗# | 11.87 ± 1.84∗#& | 14.26 ± 2.11∗#&Δ |
| T | 0.436 | −4.298 | −3.894 | −6.590 | −15.737 |
| P | 0.663 | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
| Between groups | F = 5.351, P=0.000 | ||||
| Different points in time | F = 5.134, P=0.000 | ||||
| Between groups · different time points | F = 5.012, P=0.000 | ||||
Note. ∗ Comparison with preoperative, P < 0.05; #Comparison with immediately after surgery, P < 0.05; &Comparison with 6 h after surgery, P < 0.05; △Comparison with 12 h after surgery, P < 0.05.