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Surgical procedure values before and after the trial (n6)
| Period | MED | LQ | UQ | MIN | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before trial |
3.7 |
2 |
7.4 |
1.1 |
10.2 |
| After trial | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
MAX: maximum MED: median; MIN: Minimum; Log diff: log difference LQ: lower quartile; UQ: upper quartile.
Significant reduction in surgical procedures during trial (12 month period) (p 0.03, 95% CI 1.1; 0), compared with average surgical procedures per year before the trial (from diagnosis: 13–105 month period).
