Metalloproteinase expression after desflurane preconditioning in hepatectomies: A randomized clinical trial

Table 4 Histological findings between the different groups, n (%)

Score	Desflurane group, n = 23	Control group, n = 23	P value
Neutrophil infiltration
0	9 (39)	NA	b
1	9 (39)	5 (23)
2	5 (23)	9 (39)
3	NA	9 (39)
Fibrosis
0	11 (48)	7 (30)	0.767
1	7 (30)	9 (39)
2	3 (13)	4 (18)
3	2 (9)	3 (13)
Steatosis
0	11 (48)	9 (39)	0.780
1	10 (43)	10 (43)
2	2 (9)	4 (18)
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^aP < 0.05 statistical significance vs intervention group.

^bP < 0.01 statistical significance vs intervention group. Results are expressed as absolute and relative values. The χ² test or Fisher’s exact test was used for comparisons between the groups. NA: Not available.