Primary and secondary outcomes of the present study
| Primary outcomes | nPA, n=201 | PA, n=201 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSWI | 4 (2%) | 1 (0.5%) | NS |
| Requirement of post-operative antibiotics, any cause of. | 8 (4.0%) | 22 (10.9%) | 0.008 |
| Thrombophlebitis | 3 (1.5%) | 2 (0.5%) | 2NS |
SSWI: surgical site wound infection.