- Postoperative complications.
| Complications | All patients (N=159) | DEX group (n=74) | Non-DEX group (n=85) | P-values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea/vomiting | 35 (20.0) | 16 (21.6) | 19 (22.4) | 0.912 |
| Itching | 3 (1.9) | 1 (1.4) | 2 (2.4) | >0.999 |
| Dizziness | 9 (5.7) | 4 (5.4) | 5 (5.9) | >0.999 |
| Headache | 6 (3.8) | 3 (4.1) | 3 (3.5) | >0.999 |
Values are presented as a number and precentage (%). DEX: dexmedetomidine