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Baseline clinical characteristics of study participants.
| Total (n = 261) | Cholecystectomy (n = 87) | Controls (n = 174) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD | 45.08 ± 11.80 | 46.04 ± 9.49 | 0.40 |
| Sex (male), n (%) | 53 (44.5) | 290 (44.5) | 0 > 0.99 |
| BMI, mean ± SD (kg/m2) | 24.08 ± 3.85 | 23.22 ± 3.02 | 0.03 |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 10 (8.4) | 27 (4.1) | 0.04 |
| SSC score, mean ± SD | 1.21 ± 1.35 | 0.72 ± 0.98 | < 0.001 |
SD, standard deviation; BMI, body mass index; SSC, somatic symptom checklist.
