Table 2 Preoperative and postoperative laboratory data
| Variable | Preoperative value | peak postoperative value | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC, × 103/μl | 7.8 ± 3.1 | 13.7 ± 4.6 | < 0.01 |
| PLT, ×103/μl | 226.2 ± 61.8 | 226.9 ± 6.5 | 0.93 |
| CRP, mg/dL | 2.5 ± 3.1 | 11.6 ± 5.4 | < 0.01 |
| ESR, mm/h | 34.1 ± 31.6 | 83.1 ± 29.9 | 0.01 |