[Table/Fig-10]:
Characteristics of study participants (n=475)
| Age (in years) | Male (%) | Female (%) | Over all (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-30 | 137 (28.84%) | 0 (0%) | 137 (28.84%) |
| 30-40 | 151 (31.79%) | 2 (0.01%) | 153 (32.21%) |
| 40-50 | 78 (16.42%) | 1 (0.01%) | 79 (16.63%) |
| >50 | 99 (20.84%) | 5 (0.01%) | 104 (21.89%) |
| Over all | 467 (98.32%) | 8 (0.02%) | 475 (100%) |
| Mean Age at Surgery (in years) | 42.8 ± 14.3 | ||
| Diabetics | 52 (11.1%) | 1 (12.5%) | 53 (11.16%) |
| Smokers | 84 (17.9%) | 1 (12.5%) | 85 (17.89%) |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | Number (Percentage) | ||
| <18.5 | 189 (39.79%) | ||
| 18.5 – 22.9 | 214 (45.05%) | ||
| >23.0 | 72 (15.16%) | ||
| Overall (Mean ± Standard Deviation) | 19.8 ± 4.6 | ||
| ASA Grade (American Society of Anesthesiologists) | |||
| ASA I | 290 (61.05%) | ||
| ASA II | 178 (34.47%) | ||
| ASA III | 6 (0.01%) | ||
| ASA IV | 1 (<0.01%) | ||