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Overview of all participating groups
| Group | Number of patients | Mean age (years) | Mean duration SG implant (years) | Capsulectomy | Mean follow-up (years)a | SG implant rupture (%) | Pre-operative complaints (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 34 | 35.0 | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | 10 (29) |
| B1 | 22 | 50.5 | 15.5 | yes | 3 | 12 (55) | 18 (82) |
| B2 | 13 | 47.5 | 10.5 | no | 3.5 | 5 (39) | 10 (77) |
| C | 42 | 36.0 | 0 | n.a. | 3 | n.a. | 6 (14) |
n.a. not applicable
aPostoperative follow-up period
