Retrospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Apr 27, 2024; 16(4): 1078-1086
Published online Apr 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i4.1078
Table 3 Comparison of stress index levels before and after surgery, mean ± SD
GroupsCasesCortisol (ng/L)
Epinephrine (ng/L)
Day 1 of admission
3 d after surgery
Day 1 of admission
3 d after surgery
Research group49105.55 ± 10.31116.65 ± 16.4796.18 ± 7.72132.50 ± 20.28
Control group49110.08 ± 13.73126.69 ± 14.7799.01 ± 10.24153.36 ± 25.92
t-1.8473.1771.5454.437
P value-0.0680.0020.126< 0.001