Table 5. Comparison of the PAS, hospital stay, and complications.
Characteristic | Delayed group (n=105) | Nondelayed group (n=607) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
PAS | 4.8 | 5.2 | 0.054 |
Hospital day (day) | 6.6±0.4 | 5.0±0.1 | 0.001 |
Complication | 9 (8.6) | 39 (6.4) | 0.418 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
PAS, pediatric appendicitis score.