highly significantp -value < 0.001
Finally, a highly significant difference was observed in hospitalization time between patients who experienced surgical bleeding and those who did not ( p -value < 0.001).
Finally, a highly significant difference was observed in hospitalization time between patients who experienced surgical bleeding and those who did not ( p -value < 0.001).
Although not reaching statistical significance, a clear trend toward longer hospital stays was observed in smokers, patients with ischemic heart disease, and those with anxiety-depressive disorders.
Other previously discussed variables, such as sex, chronic bronchitis, and smoking status, did not reach statistical significance; however, a trend toward significance was observed in relation to an increased risk of postoperative bleeding.