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Comparison of surgical outcomes between ASCI and PLI
| ASCI (n = 19) | PLI (n = 12) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter of PDA (mm) | 3.5 (3.0–4.5) | 4.0 (4.0–4.5) | 0.69 |
| Surgery time (min) | 62 (54–76) | 30 (27–33) | < 0.001* |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 125(109–144) | 124 (116–135) | 0.98 |
ASCI Axillary skin crease incision, PLI Posterolateral incision, PDA Patent ductus arteriosus
*Statistically significant, P < 0.05
