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Graphical representation of absolute standardized differences before and after propensity score matching comparing covariate values. Imbalance for all variables was substantially reduced after matching. The 20% cut-off was used to select variables included in the propensity score. SAPS, simplified acute physiology score; SOFA, sequential organ failure assessment.
