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Elective versus Non-elective ventral hernia repair
| Variable | Elective (n=49,980) | Non-elective (n=24,171) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 58.4 | 58.9 | <0.01 |
| Sex (% female) | 61.3% | 65.8% | <0.01 |
| Race (% Caucasian) | 81.8% | 73.1% | <0.01 |
| Laparoscopic (%) | 23.3% | 18.2% | <0.01 |
| Weighted CCI scorea | 0.87 | 1.03 | <0.01 |
| Number of Complications (mean) | 0.32 | 0.39 | <0.01 |
| Complication (%) | 18.8% | 22.5% | <0.01 |
| Mortality | 0.52% | 1.8% | <0.01 |
CCI=Weighted Charlson Comorbidity Score
