Table 4.
Modification of the level of symptoms, according to GETS score, after the operation, stratified for the four classes of score
| Class of GETS preoperative score | Improved | Unchanged | Worsened | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asymptomatic (0-2) | 0 (0) | 16 (80) | 4 (20) | 20 (100) |
| Mildly symptomatic (3-8) | 4 (20) | 8 (40) | 8 (40) | 20 (100) |
| Symptomatic (9-20) | 21 (58.3) | 15 (41.7) | 0 (0) | 36 (100) |
| Strongly symptomatic (>20) | 16 (84.2) | 3 (15.8) | 0 (0) | 19 (100) |
The considered outcome are: improved (moved to a lower class), unchanged, worsened (moved to a higher class). In each cell: number of patients (%).
chi square test: p < 0.01.