Table 2 Postoperative outcomes
| Outcomes | DXM (n = 52) | N-DXM (n = 40) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain score on the second day | 3.60 ± 0.21 | 4.83 ± 0.32 | 0.001 |
| Postoperative hospital stay, days | 6.21 ± 0.44 | 6.48 ± 0.36 | 0.658 |
| Postoperative adverse events, n (%) | 0.313 | ||
| Adverse cardiac events | 0 | 3 (7.5) | |
| Adverse cerebrovascular events | 1 (1.9) | 0 | |
| 3-month follow-up, n (%) | 0.718 | ||
| Type I endoleak | 0 | 1 (2.5) | |
| Type II endoleak | 1 (1.9) | 1 (2.5) |