Table 2 Comparison of time of surgery and postoperative complications between levofloxacin- and cefazolin-treated groups
Characteristics | Levofloxacin | Cefazolin | Statistical test | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Time of surgery (min) | 41.5 ± 11.7 | 43.9 ± 11.9 | t-test | >0.05 |
Duration of catheterization (days) | 4.7 ± 1.8 | 4.7 ± 1.8 | t-test | >0.05 |
Number of patients with fever, 2 days after the surgery | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Number of patients with fever, 5 days after the surgery | 0 | 0 | -- | -- |
Number of positive urine cultures, 2 days after surgery | 12 | 9 | Chi-square | >0.05 |
Number of positive urine cultures, 5 days after surgery | 14 | 12 | Chi-square | >0.05 |
Adverse reaction(s) | Not observed | Not observed | -- | -- |