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Population characteristics by type of surgical procedure
| Standard resection or partial MVR (n = 26) | MVR (n = 24) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient age, mean, years | 61.7 | 60.8 | 0.74 |
| Sex, male | 50.0% | 54.2% | 0.79 |
| Emergency surgery | 15.4% | 8.3% | 0.67 |
| Treatment at cancer centre | 30.0% | 35.3% | 1.00* |
| Treatment at academic centre | 30.8% | 54.2% | 0.15 |
| Physician years in practice, mean | 16.6 | 11.0 | 0.039 |
| Intraoperative consult | 7.7% | 20.8% | 0.24 |
Only on Ontario patients (no designated cancer centers in the Newfoundland cohort).
