Table III.
Patient general characteristics
| Parameter | Group I (Toupet) (n = 37) | Group II (Dor) (n = 60) Median (min.–max.) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age [year] | 53.2 (19–76) | 46.7 (18–82) | NS |
| Gender: | |||
| Male | 23 (62) | 38 (63) | NS |
| Female | 14 (38) | 22 (37) | NS |
| History of achalasia [months] | 40.1 (3–240) | 41.7 (6–259) | NS |
| Follow-up [months] | 102.7 (6–221) | 98.8 (12–223) | NS |
| ASA score | 1.9 (1–3) | 1.8 (1–3) | NS |
| Dysphagia before treatment (classes): | |||
| I | 1 (2.7) | 3 (5) | NS |
| II | 6 (16.2) | 8 (13.3) | NS |
| III | 30 (81.1) | 49 (81.7) | NS |
| Heartburn before treatment | 3 (8.1) | 5 (8.3) | NS |
Results presented as median (min.–max.) or n (%).