Table 1.
The general characteristic data in the two groups
| Variables | Control group (n = 28) | Lidocaine group (n = 29) | p-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 54.25 ± 8.51 | 55.10 ± 8.08 | 0.70 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.71 ± 2.53 | 22.56 ± 2.20 | 0.82 |
| Gender (m/f) | 12/16 | 12/17 | 0.91 |
| Duration of operation (min) | 95.00 ± 25.79 | 101.00 ± 34.96 | 0.47 |
| ASA classification | 0.21 | ||
| II | 10 | 6 | |
| III | 18 | 23 |
Data are presented as mean (SD) or median (IQR) for continuous measures, and n (%) for categorical measures
BMI Body mass index, ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists
* Independent Student t-test p value or Chi-Square p value as appropriate