- Comparison of descriptive characteristics by groups.
| Variables | Group control (n=15) | Group ESPB (n=15) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| Mean±sd | 64.2±12.6 | 63.8±8.7 | 0.934 |
| Min-max | 34-77 | 47-76 | |
| Gender, n (%) | |||
| Female | 6 (40.0) | 8 (53.3) | 0.715 |
| Male | 9 (60.0) | 7 (46.7) | |
| ASA, n | |||
| Grade I | 3 | 2 | 0.999 |
| Grade II | 12 | 13 | |
| Localization, n (%) | 0.143 | ||
| Subcapsular | 10 (66.7) | 5 (33.3) | 0.143 |
| Intraparenchymal | 5 (33.3) | 10 (66.7) | |
| Lesion size | |||
| Mean±sd | 4.1±2.5 | 2.7±1.1 | 0.058 |
| Min-max | (1.80-12.00) | (1.20-5.50) | |
| Duration of procedure | |||
| Mean±sd | 9.8±4.24 | 11.6±3.61 | 0.267 |
| Min-max | 4.0-15.0 | 5.0-15.0 | |
Values are presented as number and percentage (%). ESPB: erector spinae plane block, ASA: American Society of Anesthesiology, Sd: standard deviation