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Mean LOS across preoperative SGA and PN groups
| Independent variable | Mean LOS (days) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
|
Preoperative SGA |
|
|
| • Well nourished (n = 33) |
15.0 |
ANOVA |
| • Moderately malnourished (n = 22) |
15.2 |
p = 0.02 |
| • Severely malnourished (n = 5) |
27.8 |
|
|
PN |
|
|
| • No (n = 29) |
12.7 |
2 sample t-test |
| • Yes (n = 31) | 19.4 | p = 0.007 |
