Table 2 Clinical, biochemical and demographic data of the patients who failed intensive medical therapy (n = 51) according to the 2 subgroups (Group I: those operated ≤5 days and Group II >5 days after initiation of intensive steroid therapy).
Variable | Group I* (n = 17) Mean (± SEM) | Group II* (n = 34) Mean (± SEM) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 33 (3.8) | 35 (2) |
Disease duration (months) | 48 (15.2) | 32 (6.7) |
Stool frequency/day | 10.2 (0.9) | 11.9 (0.9) |
Pulse rate (/minute) | 92 (5.3) | 98 (2.5) |
Poor nutritional status# | 9 (56%) | 22 (64%) |
Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 9.9 (0.6) | 9.4 (0.4) |
ESR (mm) | 41 (7.1) | 44.8 (4.3) |
Urea (mg/dl) | 22.2 (1.9) | 26.3 (4.8) |
Serum albumin (g/dl) | 2.8 (0.14) | 2.5 (0.13) |