Table 1.
Patients demographics*
| Characteristic | Gamma irradiation group (n = 20) | Control group (n = 20) | p value† (ITT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 10/10 | 11/9 | 0.752 |
| Age, years | 52.5 (18–70) | 54.5 (22–68) | 0.871 |
| Height, cm | 167.5 (152–182) | 169.0 (155–183) | 0.786 |
| Weight, kg | 67.6 (48.1–91.0) | 68.5 (54.1–92.1) | 0.981 |
| Body surface area, m2 | 1.74 (1.39–2.12) | 1.75 (1.49–2.14) | 0.927 |
| Blood group | |||
| O | 7 | 6 | |
| A | 7 | 8 | |
| B | 6 | 6 | |
| Rh factor | |||
| Negative | 1 | 0 | |
| Positive | 19 | 20 | |
| Diagnosis | |||
| MDS | 4 | 3 | |
| AML | 4 | 4 | |
| ALL | 6 | 7 | |
| MM | 1 | 1 | |
| AA | 3 | 3 | |
| PCL | 2 | 2 |
MDS = Myelodysplastic syndrome; AML = acute myelogenous leukemia; ALL = acute lymphoblastic leukemia; MM = multiple myeloma; AA = aplastic anemia; PCL = plasma cell leukemia.; NS = not significant (p ≥ 0.05).
*
Data are reported as median (range).
†
Control group (ITT) compared to gamma irradiation group (ITT).