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Characteristics of patients in the LA and GA groups
| LA group | GA group | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients, n | 37 | 54 | |
| Mean age ± SD, year (range) | 72.4 ± 6 (68–76) | 71.1 ± 3.7 (67–81) | 0.67 |
| BMI, mean ± SD (range) | 24.05 ± 3.9 (19–37) | 24.28 ± 3.4 (19–35) | 0.54 |
| ASA status (n) | IV (37) | III (45), IV (9) |
LA = local anesthesia, GA = general anesthesia, SD = standard deviation, BMI = body mass index,
ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologists.
