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Patients' characteristics.
| Characteristics | Normal weight patients (n = 362) | Obese patients (n = 38) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, year | 60 ± 14 | 56 ± 13 | 0.1 |
| Male sex | 180 (50) | 15 (39) | 0.2 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 22.0 ± 1.7 | 32.5 ± 2.4 | <0.05 |
| ASA score ≥ 3 | 27 (7) | 9 (24) | <0.05 |
| Previous abodominal surgery | 95 (26) | 11 (29) | 0.7 |
Datas are given mean ± SD or number (%), otherwise specified.
SD, standard deviation.
BMI, body mass index.
ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists.
