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Comparison of surgical outcomes between ASCI without surgical complications and PLI
| ASCI without surgical complications (n = 13) | PLI (n = 12) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter of PDA (mm) | 4.0 (3.0–4.8) | 4.0 (4.0–4.5) | 0.55 |
| Surgery time (min) | 62 (46–73) | 30 (27–33) | < 0.001* |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 129 (118–153) | 124 (116–135) | 0.38 |
ASCI Axillary skin crease incision, PLI Posterolateral incision, PDA Patent ductus arteriosus
*Statistically significant, P < 0.05
