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Demographic characteristics for patients in the pre-ACS and post-ACS study groups
| Pre-ACS | Post-ACS | ρ value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age |
42.57 |
46.92 |
.001 |
| Sex |
|
|
.995 |
| Male |
140 (49.0%) |
144 (49.0%) |
|
| Female |
146 (51.0%) |
150 (51.0%) |
|
| Diagnosis |
|
|
.193 |
| Appendicitis |
142 (49.7%) |
150 (51.0%) |
|
| Cholecystitis |
55 (19.2%) |
70 (23.8%) |
|
| Bowel obstruction |
89 (31.1%) |
74 (25.2%) |
|
| Total | 286 | 294 |
