Table 2 Outcomes of the study:
Items | Tadalafil group (N = 83) | Tamsulosin group (N = 81) | Test value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dose of analgesic used (mg) | 834.9 ± 240.1 | 925.9 ± 238.1 | T = 5.9 | 0.016* |
Number of hospital visits | 0.204 | |||
None | 10(12.0%) | 12(14.8%) | X2 = 4.6 | |
Once | 55(66.3%) | 42(51.9%) | ||
Twice | 17(20.5%) | 23(28.4%) | ||
Thrice | 1(1.2%) | 4(4.9%) | ||
Expulsion rate | 71(85.5%) | 58(71.6%) | X2 = 4.9 | 0.029* |
Time to expulsion/days (mean ± SD) | 8.8 ± 3.1 | 10.8 ± 3.4 | T = 13.4 | < 0.001* |