Table 2 Comparison of clinical features and operation-related information between general (n = 16, group A) and local (n = 12, group B) anesthesia
From: Clinical, surgical characteristics and long-term outcomes of lumbar hernia
| Group A | Group B | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (%) | 0.229 | ||
| Male | 9 (56) | 4 (33) | |
| Female | 7 (44) | 8 (67) | |
| Age (years) | 55.4 ± 18.1 | 56.0 ± 9.7 | 0.915 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.8 ± 4.0 | 22.0 ± 2.4 | 0.178 |
| Side of lumbar hernia (%) | 0.107 | ||
| Right | 8 (50) | 3 (25) | |
| Left | 6 (38) | 9 (75) | |
| Bilateral | 2 (13) | 0 (0) | |
| Size of abdominal wall defect (cm) | 3.8 ± 2.1 | 2.5 ± 1.2 | 0.069 |
| Operation time (min) | 40.0 ± 14.3 | 34.1 ± 5.4 | 0.185 |
| Postoperative bleeding (Y/N) | 0/16 | 0/12 | – |
| Wound infection (Y/N) | 0/16 | 0/12 | – |
| Chronic wound pain (Y/N) | 2/14 | 1/11 | 1.000 |
| Foreign body sensation (Y/N) | 3/13 | 2/9 | 1.000 |
| Postoperative recurrence (Y/N) | 1/15 | 0/12 | 1.000 |
| Hospital stay (days) | 7.1 ± 3.2 | 3.5 ± 1.3 | 0.001 |
| Total hospitalization expenses ($) | 2989 ± 1269 | 1299 ± 229 | < 0.001 |